Fire at west Hull industrial park was started by spark from grinder

PLUMES of smoke could be seen across the city after a large fire broke out at an industrial park yesterday.

Nine modular units were destroyed in the fire at the Space Projects Ltd site, off Carlton Street, in west Hull.

'ALIGHT': The damaged units at the industrial estate in Carlton Street, Hull. Picture: Jack Harland

Four engines sped to the street after the alarm was raised at about 3.45pm and their crews were met by towering flames and thick smoke, which could be seen all over the city.

Four firefighters in breathing apparatus battled the blaze for around an hour before bringing it under control.

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Thermal cameras were also used to make sure no one was trapped inside any of the modular buildings.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service's tactical officer Rick Phillips explained the cause of the fire.

He said: "The fire was started by a spark from a grinder being used by a worker, which caused the nearest unit to be set alight.

"We were met by a big blaze on our arrival. The whole area was alight and there was a lot of smoke.

"Our priority was to stop the fire spreading.

"There was no one in the buildings at the time but we had to lead some workers in the yard to safety."

The insulation with the modular unit caught fire and acetylene cylinders on the site exploded.

But the fire service said there was no danger to the public.

The site remained cordoned off while crews remained to dampen down the area.