Hull cargo ship on fire at Albert Dock

Humberside fire service are urging anyone in the area to keep their windows and doors shut

Aerial image of Albert Dock, Hull, East Yorkshire
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 27th Jun 2025
Last updated 27th Jun 2025

Four fire engines were called to tackle a blaze on a cargo ship in Hull this morning (27th June).

The ship, which was carrying scrap metal, was docked at Albert Dock.

Residents in the area are being urged to keep their windows and doors shut due to the smoke.

Kingston Retail Park has also been closed due to the plumes.

Road closures:

A Humberside Fire and Service spokesperson said: "We currently have four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform in attendance at an incident involving a fire on a bulk cargo vessel at Albert Dock.

"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."

The ship crew are reportedly unharmed.

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