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Hull Car Park Fire: Lab Tests Delay Full Reopening
8 May
Summary
- George Street car park closed after a vehicle fire on April 1.
- Upper three floors remain closed pending lab test results.
- Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire on the third floor.
George Street car park in Hull is awaiting laboratory test results to determine the full extent of contamination following a vehicle fire on April 1. While the first two levels were reopened in mid-April, the upper three floors remain inaccessible.
Hull City Council stated that tests on wastewater generated from initial cleaning are pending. The results will inform the council's strategy for thoroughly cleaning the affected areas to ensure public safety before the upper levels can be reopened.
Firefighters from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene on April 1, where a vehicle fire on the third floor had begun to spread to the roof. The incident was believed to have been accidental. The council also plans to implement enhanced security measures in its multi-storey car parks.
