Fire at Kidderminster industrial estate remains "significant"

Crews are still extinguishing it and are beginning to dismantle the building

Author: Isabel KimbreyPublished 8th Dec 2021
Last updated 8th Dec 2021

A fire which started at an industrial estate in Kidderminster remains "significant".

It started on Monday morning at Midland Carpet Distributors’ building on Frederick Road at the Hoo Farm Industrial Estate.

20 fire engines were originally called to the blaze and now six crews remain there extinguishing hot spots.

They are also going to begin dismantling the building structure.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service say this may cause more smoke for a short time and is likely to raise dust in the immediate area.

Roads have now reopened in the area, with the exception of some on the Hoo Farm Industrial Estate itself.

Members of the public are asked to stay away from the site as the building is now unstable and strong winds are forecast, which could give rise to more flying debris.

Group Commander Sam Pink from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “We would like to thank our neighbouring fire services in Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands as well as all of our other partners for their support.

“We would also like to thank the community for their support and patience during this incident.”

Sarah Smith, Health Protection Consultant with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in the West Midlands, said: “People in areas affected by smoke and dust from the fire on the Hoo Farm Industrial Estate in Kidderminster should stay indoors, and keep external doors and windows closed.

Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep car windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep air vents closed, to prevent smoke entering the car. If people need to be outdoors, avoid or limit time spent in the area affected by smoke, ash and debris.

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