MP praises emergency services responding to Skegness fire
The MP for Boston and Skegness has praised emergency services responding to a serious fire at a car wash on Old Wainfleet Road, Skegness.
In a statement, MP Richard Tice said that many residents would have now seen emergency crews dealing with the incident, which has prompted a large response from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Lincolnshire Police.
As reported by Lincolnshire World, at this stage it has been confirmed that no injuries have been reported.
The MP thanked emergency workers for their swift and professional response, including the evacuation of nearby properties as a precaution while the situation is brought under control.
Mr Tice said: “My sincere thanks go to Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue and Lincolnshire Police who are working quickly and professionally to bring the situation under control, including evacuating nearby properties as a precaution.
“If you are in the area, please avoid the scene and keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke entering your home. A number of roads are currently closed, please plan alternative routes.
“My thoughts are with the business owners and any local residents affected.”
Residents in the surrounding area have been advised to avoid the scene and to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke entering their homes. A number of road closures are currently in place, and motorists are being urged to plan alternative routes.
Emergency services remain at the scene, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.