fire in Hull exploded into an even more terrifying blaze.A clip recorded by a passer-by shows residents watching the property as black smoke billows from the roof.With a loud bang, the relatively small flames suddenly plume into an inferno that engulfs the whole house.One local walking past, who was in line with the building just seconds before the explosion, can be seen jumping back in shock.Other people nearby are shown running away from the blaze with loud shouting in the background.Crackling and whistling can also be heard towards the end of the video.Humberside Fire & Rescue crews remain at the house on Hopwood Close following reports of the fire earlier this afternoon (Sunday, April 17).
Claire Tates, a station manager for the fire service, told Hull Live: “We have had four fire engines here.“We've also had the drone in attendance to check the rooftops for any fire spread.”The emergency service worker said they received calls to a fire involving some outbuildings which spread to a property."We've now got fire investigation officers here who are on the scene with the police and are working also in collaboration with the council to resolve this incident,” she added.The local community has taken to Facebook to offer their support to the homeowners.One person wrote: “I hope the people of this house know the neighbourhood is here for them.”Another person added: “Was awful to see, thought a bomb had gone off.
Shook my house.” Stay in the loop with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up to one of our free newsletters here. A spokesperson for the service told local residents to make sure they keep their windows and doors closed due to the thick smoke.They also advised motorists to avoid the area.Humberside Fire and.
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