Crews respond to fire at block of flats in Hull

Firefighters were called to a block of flats in Hull this afternoon after being alerted to a fire in a bin chute.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Jun 2017, 11:26 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2017, 12:58 BST
Firefighters have been called to a block of flats in Great Thornton Street, Hull. Picture: GoogleFirefighters have been called to a block of flats in Great Thornton Street, Hull. Picture: Google
Firefighters have been called to a block of flats in Great Thornton Street, Hull. Picture: Google

Four fire engines and an aerial appliance arrived at the flats in Great Thornton Street within six minutes of receiving the call shortly after 2.30pm.

A Humberside Fire Service spokeswoman said crews remained at the scene but it appeared the fire had been contained to the bin chute on the first floor.

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She said they were using a fan to clear smoke while they awaited the arrival of the building's caretaker.

Firefighters from Calvert Lane, Clough Road and East Hull stations were involved in the response.

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