Emergency services have responded to an incident at the Blackburn Meadows power station in Sheffield. The site is being attended by eight fire engines from the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, as well as police and ambulance services. Authorities have advised residents living in the area to close all windows and doors, and to avoid the site while operations continue.
While no specific details have been provided about the incident, it is understood not to be a fire. The biomass power station is operated by energy company E.ON on the site of the former Tinsley cooling towers. Responding to the incident, a spokesperson for the company noted that “our priority remains the safety of our on-site colleagues and the surrounding community.”
It is unclear at this time what caused the emergency services to be mobilized. Investigations are ongoing, and reporters are being advised to avoid speculation until more concrete information is released.
The Blackburn Meadows power station is a key part of Sheffield’s energy infrastructure, generating biomass energy from wood chips and waste material. As a result of the incident, operations at the plant will likely be disrupted while authorities investigate and assess any potential damage
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