Hull fire: Video shows thick smoke billowing from massive Albert Dock ship blaze
A video shows smoke pouring from an ablaze cargo ship in Yorkshire.
Dramatic footage shows thick smoke billowing from a cargo ship in Yorkshire.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said: “Our firefighters are currently tackling a fire on a bulk cargo vessel at Albert Dock (Northside), Hull.
“Residents and businesses nearby: please keep windows and doors closed.
“Smoke from the ongoing incident is drifting into Hull city centre. Please keep windows and doors closed, and be mindful if you are out and about in the city centre.”
Hull City Council said: “Commercial Road has been closed due to the cargo ship fire at Albert Dock.
“Kingston Retail Park will also be closing due to the smoke.
“Humberside Fire & Rescue Service are in attendance.
“Please avoid the area, and keep windows and doors closed.
“Additional road closures include: English Street, Jackson Street, Wellington Street, Humber, Dock Street, Odeon Cinema, Ice Arena.”
In an update, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said: “Please be aware that the road closures on English Street, Wellington Street, Humber Dock, Kingston Retail Park, The Marina, and Jackson Street in Hull have now been removed and the roads are reopened.”