Ship on fire in Hull dock – shops and roads closed3 hours ago Share Save Richard Madden BBC News Share SaveFive fire engines and an aerial platform are tackling the fire on a vessel at Albert Dock in HullAn operation to tackle a cargo ship fire at a Hull dock will be "prolonged" and is likely to continue into the night. Humberside Fire and Rescue was called to Albert Dock at about 10:20 BST after a fire started in a cargo hold containing 3,500 tonnes of scrap metal. Tina Riches, managing director of HVM Van Hire, said her business had been closed after she heard "sirens going off and a warning alarm at the dock". Proceedings at Hull Combined Court and Hull Magistrates' Court have been halted,with both buildings being temporarily closed. Hull City Council confirmed the site of The Big Malarkey Festival in East Park had been evacuated as a precaution.