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A fire broke out on a ship docked at Albert Dock in Hull, prompting a response from Humberside Fire and Rescue. The incident, which started in the vessel’s cargo hold, involved a ship carrying scrap metal. Fortunately, all people on board have been safely evacuated and accounted for. The fire service deployed four fire engines, an aerial platform, Hull Coastguard Rescue Team, and an ambulance to the scene to tackle the blaze.
Local residents and businesses in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the visible plume of smoke spreading across the city center. The fire at the ship, identified as the Altay, resulted in road closures around the vicinity including English Street, Wellington Street, Humber Dock, Kingston Retail Park, Marina, and Jackson Street by Humberside Police. The presence of thick smoke from the fire was reported hours after the incident began, with residents describing a strong smell of burning rubber in the air.
The emergency response also affected nearby events, as Hull City Council confirmed the evacuation of the Big Malarkey Festival held at East Park as a precaution. The literary festival, which catered to both local schoolchildren and the public, had 355 people on-site at the time of the incident. The festival had been conducting sessions leading up to the public events over the weekend. The fire at the vessel caused disruptions not only in the area’s transportation but also in local businesses, with closures reported and potential evacuations being prepared for
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