Peterborough Fire: 90 evacuated from homes as huge fire breaks out in gas main - The Sun

NINETY people have been forced to leave their homes after a huge fire erupted when a gas main caught fire in the early hours of the morning.

Firefighters said they were called to a large blaze in a suburb of Peterborough at 12.31am this morning.

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Firefighters said they were called to a large blaze in a suburb of Peterborough at 12.31am on SundayCredit: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

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Nearly 90 people have been forced to leave their homes after a huge fire erupted in PeterboroughCredit: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

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Group commander Danny Kelly said fire engines remained at the scene of the "severe" fire almost six hours after arriving on the sceneCredit: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

Crews discovered a substantial fire in a building in the suburb of Hyholmes, North Bretton which was affecting a gas mains supply.

Firefighters have set up hose reels to prevent the fire spreading to nearby properties, while a 100 metre cordon is in place.

No injuries have been reported - and Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that those evacuated had been moved to a nearby performing arts theatre while crews tackled the blaze.

'SEVERE FIRE'

Group Commander Danny Kelly of the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) confirmed that fire engines remained at the scene of the "severe" fire almost six hours after arrival.

Giving an update on Twitter, Group Commander Kelly said this morning: "I'm here in North Bretton, Peterborough at a large incident involving a gas main which was ruptured.

"The fire service was called earlier this morning at 12.50, to what was believed to be a small fire in a garden.

"You may here it in the background, it's quite a severe fire at the moment, and fire service are protecting surrounding properties.

"We have evacuated approximately 80 people from the surrounding area, and we have a 100-metre cordon in place which has been done by our police colleagues.

"I would ask that people keep clear of the general area. There's a lot going on for us right now but we can reassure you that we're doing everything we can to resolve the incident as quickly as possible."

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He added that he had hoped that the gas would be shut off by 7.30am, but that this was "an approximate time".

Peterborough Police wrote on Facebook: "Officers are currently assisting Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service in responding to a fire in Hyholmes, Bretton.

"An 120 metre cordon is in place and several properties have been evacuated as a precaution. Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed if you are nearby."

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A cordon remains in place at the scene and several properties have been evacuatedCredit: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

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