People living nearby have been warned to keep windows and doors closed
A massive tower block has been engulfed in flames after a fire broke out at a mixed-use residential and commercial building in
Freshwater Road remains closed to traffic and people are being urged to avoid the area where possible. The cause of the fire is not yet known.Commissioner Andy Roe said: “We were called to the incident at 2.44am this morning. The first crew arrived within five minutes and the second crew arrived within six minutes. An aerial appliance also arrived in under six minutes. To allow us to focus our resources on the incident, we have declared a major incident.
“We are also using new equipment such as drones and our 64-metre turntable ladders and 32-metre turntable ladders to provide incident commanders with a vantage point for assessing the scene. They are also being used as water towers to deliver water on to the fire from above. Through WhatsApp, we'll send the latest breaking news, top stories, exclusives and much more straight to your phone.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
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