Great Britain
This article was added by the user . TheWorldNews is not responsible for the content of the platform.

Humberside fire: Motorists warned to avoid plumes of smoke ‘severely reducing visibility’

Fire at waste management site with breaking banner

A fire has broken out in Humberside (Image: Humberside Fire & Rescue Twitter)
Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info

The fire started at a waste management site and the fire service has confirmed there are currently five fire engines in attendance.

They have warned local residents to close their windows and asked motorists to slow down when driving in the area.

Humberside Fire & Rescue posted on Twitter: "We are urging motorists to avoid the area if possible, if this is not possible please slow down if driving in the area we have equipment in the road and the visibility to severely reduced."

Humberside Police also tweeted: "Emergency Services are dealing with a large fire at the waste management site Stoneferry Road.

"Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible, if this is not possible please slow down due to equipment in the road, visibility is severely reduced."

CONTROL - Images from the ongoing incident in Stoneferry Road,Hull.

We are urging motorists to avoid the area if possible, if this is not possible please slow down if driving in the area we have equipment in the road and the visibility to severely reduced @Humberbeat pic.twitter.com/Xobv6QOtXa

— Humberside Fire & Rescue (@HumbersideFire) April 15, 2022

Emergency Services are dealing with a large fire at the waste management site Stoneferry Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible, if this is not possible please slow down due to equipment in the road, visibility is severely reduced. pic.twitter.com/4kD9FmT917

— Humberside Police (@Humberbeat) April 15, 2022

CONTROL - We have 5 Fire engines in attendance and dealing with a fire in Stoneferry Road Hull, take care if driving in the area. Residents are advised to keep windows closed #fire #Hull

— Humberside Fire & Rescue (@HumbersideFire) April 15, 2022

CONTROL - We are still in attendance at a large fire on Stoneferry Road Hull.
Motorists are are strongly advised to slow down if passing due to hose ramps in the road and reduced visibility.
Please do avoid the area if possible.#hull #fire

— Humberside Fire & Rescue (@HumbersideFire) April 15, 2022