Fire at Westbourne House homeless shelter under investigation
Emergency services were called to a fire at Westbourne House in Hull last night. It is understood four people were rescued from the building, which is used as sheltered accommodation for homeless people. One person was taken to hospital for treatment.
A resident from nearby Hinderwell Street said: “I got back home from Newland Avenue just before 11. I was first aware something was up when noticed flashing blue lights behind my house. “I thought it was Pearson Park, but it turned out to be Westbourne House.
I went out and saw three fire engines, two ambulances, two police cars and at least twelve firefighters, with a hose, at about 11.45pm. “There was a ladder up on the house too. I couldn’t see any fire or smoke, but there was a burning smell on other side of Princes Avenue from it.
I really hope everyone’s ok, looked serious with all the blue lights.”
Humberside Police at the fire in Westbourne House, Hull (Image: Hull Live)
Photographs from the scene show Humberside Fire & Rescue[1], multiple cars from Humberside Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service in attendance.
Humberside Fire & Rescue told BBC News more than 20 firefighters were used to put out the blaze and the cause of the fire was being investigated.
Hull Live has approached Humberside Police[2] and Humberside Fire & Rescue for comment.
References
- ^ Humberside Fire & Rescue (www.hulldailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Humberside Police (www.hulldailymail.co.uk)