Fire destroys family home
A fire ripped through a family house in Walkington yesterday (Tuesday, December 11).
Firefighters from both Hull and Beverley battled for over an hour to extinguish the blaze, which started in the roof of the house on Megson Way, Walkington at 1.04pm.
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Two fire engines from Beverley, and two from Hull attended the scene as the fire spread to the first floor of the property.
The roof of the house also collapsed, and there is extensive damage to the inside.
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An electrical fault is believed to have been the cause.
Firefighters used three hose reels and two jets, along with breathing apparatus to get the fire under control.
The family are believed to have been out at the time.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service are reminding residents of the importance of having working smoke alarms, after detectors at the house alerted them to the fire.
A spokesperson said: "The house was fitted with smoke detectors which are vital, and we want to remind residents to make sure their alarms are fitted correctly and are in working order."
Comments
by dannydarko222
Wednesday, December 12 2012, 8:19PM
“smartguy1,
a home owner could get their own work passed by building control, providing their competent.
If you've ever seen a copy of BS7671 the foreword says something along the lines of "non statutory legislation which may be referred to in court of law" eg:- you damage property, persons or livestock & there the possibility of conviction.
Prephaps the issues with your electrical installation are the term "registered builder" rather than ""registered electrician"”
by Mildred
Wednesday, December 12 2012, 8:14PM
“Some modern houses are built so shoddily it's scary. Hopefully Walkington folk will club together and help out this family especially at this time of year.”
by smartguy1
Wednesday, December 12 2012, 6:54PM
“Just read this story properly. Hope the people concerned are ok and soon get sorted out.”
by smartguy1
Wednesday, December 12 2012, 6:53PM
“Electrical fault on a property built no more than 15 years ago or perhaps an electrician fault. Since 2005 we, as competent diy'ers have been banned from doing most of our own electrics. Work is for tradesmen only. You want to see some of the dodgy work some 'tradesmen' have done in my house. No sleeving on earth cables, wires loose in junction boxes, cables not clipped in place with junction boxes trailing on the floor. Had a bit of a shock in more ways than one when lifting a few floor boards up on my extension a few years ago. All works done by a registered builder, allegedly.”
by profanity
Wednesday, December 12 2012, 3:06PM
“Must be a very loud smoke detector for the Fire Brigade to hear it in Beverley and Hull.”
by LizzieH88
Wednesday, December 12 2012, 1:28PM
“I live next door to this lovely family and it's absolutely devastating, so close to Christmas. You just don't expect anything like this to happen - I'm gutted for them as they are such a nice, close-knit family. Thinking of them this Christmas.”