Hessle Fire: Humberside Fire and Rescue confirm multi-agency 'major incident' response
Drivers using the A63 to commute are being told to keep windows shut and air con off in the Hessle area
Last updated 24th Nov 2021
Humberside Fire and Rescue have confirmed a multi-agency major incident response is underway in Hessle, following a huge fire.
The fire service was called out at 3.30pm on Wednesday (24th November 2021), to a business property in Priory Tech Park, Hessle.
A Humber Tactical Co-ordinating Group was set up at 5pm, with multiple agencies working together to monitor the situation and advise the public.
READ MORE: Hessle MP says "all persons have been accounted for and are safe"
Advice to the public
Local residents are still being encouraged to keep windows and doors closed, because of the amount of smoke in the area.
That warning also applies to anyone driving through the area on the A63. Drivers are being urged to close car windows and turn air conditioning systems off near Hessle.
Officials are also warning that some water pressure in the area may be affected, while supplies are diverted for the incident.
Gillian Barley, emergency control centre manager and head of revenues and procurement at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We are monitoring the current situation and assisting residents in the Hessle area.
“We continue to work with our emergency partner agencies to ensure all residents, particularly our elderly and vulnerable residents, are cared for and supported.
"Our care providers are working with families to ensure everyone in the area is safe.”
Jason Kirby, Director of People and Development at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Our firefighters are continuing to make good progress to tackle the fire. Our multi-agency partners are working with us to resolve the incident and these include Humberside Police, Public Health England and Environment Agency who are working with us to minimise any impact on the environment.
"Local residents may notice low water pressure and possible discoloration, and this is because local water authorities are diverting water for the incident, please do not be alarmed if you experience this with your water supply.
“Residents in areas affected by the smoke should stay indoors, keep their doors and windows closed, and check for updates on our twitter feed @HumbersideFire.”