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Heatwave Swells Pavement, Forces Ice Cream Shop Closure
27 May
Summary
- Pavement outside an ice cream parlour swelled dramatically due to extreme heat.
- Firefighters were called to release pressure by smashing the pavement.
- The shop reopened after council workers removed blocks and added safety barriers.
A Bridlington ice cream kiosk, Jerome's Pavilion, faced an unusual closure on what was the hottest day of the year so far. The pavement outside the Garrison Street establishment began to rise significantly, prompting staff to call emergency services. Firefighters arrived and had to break sections of the pavement to release the built-up pressure.
This incident occurred around 7:30 PM BST, following a day of record-breaking sales for the business. A council spokesperson advised the shop to contact the fire service due to potential damage to the kiosk. Firefighters explained that the extreme temperature, combined with the pavement's construction on concrete blocks without expansion gaps, caused the swelling.
Following the event, East Riding of Yorkshire Council workers visited the site. They removed the concrete blocks and erected safety barriers, enabling the ice cream parlour to resume operations. The unusual event underscores the significant effects of extreme weather on urban environments.
