Petrol Station Reopens After Dramatic Van Fire
The Morrisons petrol station on York Road in Doncaster has reopened after a van caught fire on Saturday morning, causing a significant fireball and plumes of black smoke. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident, which led to the temporary closure of the petrol station and evacuation of the nearby supermarket.
Key Takeaways
- A van burst into flames on the forecourt of the Morrisons petrol station on York Road.
- Emergency services, including police and fire crews, attended the scene.
- The petrol station and adjacent supermarket were temporarily evacuated for safety.
- One person, believed to be the van driver, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
- The petrol station has since reopened and is trading as usual.
Incident Details
Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 10:23 am on Saturday, August 9th, following reports of a vehicle fire. Footage from the scene showed flames erupting from beneath the station’s canopy, with thick black smoke billowing towards the supermarket. Shoppers were safely escorted to car parks as the fire took hold.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police confirmed that a road closure was implemented to ensure public safety. The petrol station and the nearby supermarket were temporarily evacuated.
Aftermath and Reopening
Despite the dramatic nature of the fire, the Morrisons petrol station and its store were able to reopen and resume normal trading shortly after the incident. A spokesperson for Morrisons stated, "There was a small fire at the MFG fuel station on Saturday but the store and fuel station have now reopened and are trading as usual." The charred remains of the van were still visible at the site late yesterday, a stark reminder of the weekend’s events.
Sources
- Doncaster Morrisons petrol station back in business after weekend van inferno, Doncaster Free Press.
