UK Wood Pellet Port Catches Fire
October 11, 2013. Source: The Shields Gazette
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A spokeswoman for the Port said: “Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service attended a fire at a cargo-handling building at the Port of Tyne.
“There was no damage to property and there was minimal impact on port operations.
“The fire was brought under control and contained within the facility.
“There has been an incident affecting part of the wood pellet transfer facility on the South Estate in South Shields, resulting in some damage to an external conveyor transfer tower.
“The fire brigade is attendance. The situation is fully under control. No personnel were involved.”