
The fire, which happened at R. Farrows & Sons scrapyard in Pocklington yesterday evening (February 25), saw the A0179 closed in both directions whilst firefighters tackled the blaze.
Flames were said to be up to ‘30m high’ and visible from nearby Market Weighton.
A representative from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received a call at 4.44pm on Tuesday 25 February to a large scrapyard fire at an industrial site in Pocklington.
“To ensure adequate access and water supply from hydrants, police closed nearby roads to accommodate the necessary appliances.
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