Huge fire at Hotpoint factory in Peterborough as ‘explosions’ reported and locals warned of toxic smoke

A HUGE fire broke out at Hotpoint factory in Peterborough after witnesses reported of “explosions” being heard and locals warned of toxic smoke. Dramatic footage of the inferno has been shared online as thick smoke clouded the air shown in a series of pictures. Harrowing images show the smoke rising behind nearby houses. Officials have […]

A HUGE fire broke out at Hotpoint factory in Peterborough after witnesses reported of “explosions” being heard and locals warned of toxic smoke.

Dramatic footage of the inferno has been shared online as thick smoke clouded the air shown in a series of pictures.

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Officials have described the ordeal as ‘big’ and ‘serious’[/caption]

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Witnesses reported of ‘explosions’ being heard and locals warned of toxic smoke[/caption]

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Thick smoke was seen rising behind houses[/caption]

Harrowing images show the smoke rising behind nearby houses.

Officials have described the ordeal as “big” and “serious”.

‘EXPLOSIONS’ HEARD

Fire, ambulance and police teams are at the scene in Woodston, Peterborough.

One witness reported hearing explosions “every few seconds”.

One person took to Twitter after seeing the blaze break out, writing: “Driving through #Peterborough hear a loud bang and now (standing next) to a field as it’s so smoky. Anyone know what’s going on.”

We’ve got lots of fire engines there and it is something serious

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

A third witness wrote: “Massive fire in Peterborough – could hear the bangs as if there’s explosions.”

A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue spokeswoman told Cambridgeshire Live: “It’s big incident at Hotpoint warehouse, Shrewsbury Avenue in Peterborough.

“We’ve got lots of fire engines there and it is something serious.

“That’s all we know, for now.”

The fire service has tweeted: “A number of crews are dealing with a large fire on Shrewsbury Avenue, Peterborough.”

Peterborough Police tweeted: “We are currently on scene assisting Fire and Ambulance on Celta Road, Woodston at a large fire.

“Please assist us by keeping the area clear so our vehicles can get where they need to.

“There may be road closures as well, so please check for details.”

More to come…

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Harrowing images show the smoke rising behind nearby houses[/caption]

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Cambridge Fire and Rescue Service also took to Twitter[/caption]

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Peterborough Police tweeted out an update[/caption]

 

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Witnesses shared what they saw on Twitter[/caption]

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One person tweeted out a picture of the fire[/caption]

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While another also shared a few dramatic pictures of the thick smoke[/caption]

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