More images and video of serious factory blaze in Heckington
More images and footage of the scene of a serious factory fire have emerged after workers had to evacuate from The Roasting Company this Thursday lunchtime.
The photos and video have been captured on the scene by photographer David Dawson after the blaze in Heckington Business Park. More than a dozen crews, plus water carrier and aerial ladder platform have been involved in bringing the fire under control, with firefighters working to damp down flames in the offices at the front of the building and pouring in gallons of water onto the roof from above. Flames had been seen spouting out of the chimneys of the nut roasting ovens in the factory which are said to have all caught fire.
The fire was first reported shortly before midday today.
A fire service spokesman said it would be several hours before all crews would leave the site.
In an update within the last hour they added: “Steady progress is being made. Breathing apparatus, one hose reel, one main jet and one ground monitor are still in use. Four relief crews have been requested for 6pm.”
