Massive Blaze Tears Through Baldock Industrial Estate
Firefighters from London have rushed to Baldock to help local crews battle a huge fire at an industrial estate in this historic Hertfordshire market town. The inferno erupted at Baldock Industrial Estate on London Road, sending thick black smoke billowing across the area and forcing multiple road closures.
Tesco Neighbourhood Evacuated Amid Smoke and Chaos
The blaze is burning near the town’s Tesco supermarket, with flames engulfing a building housing Baldock Tyre Exhaust & MOT Centre. Residents nearby have been shocked by the roaring fire and the deafening noises it’s producing. Claire Walton, living just a quarter-mile away, told how she first heard about the fire on a local Facebook group before spotting thick smoke and towering flames.
Roads Shut, Residents Urged Indoors as Firefighters Join Forces
Local resident Harp Mann reported that roads around the Tesco roundabout have been cordoned off, and officials have urged everyone in the vicinity to stay indoors and keep windows shut amid hazardous smoke. Fire crews from Hertfordshire and London are working together to get the blazing industrial estate under control.
Ongoing Battle and Investigation Underway
Emergency services remain on site, battling the flames and keeping the area secure. Authorities promise a full investigation to find out what sparked the fire and to prevent a repeat. Residents must follow all official advice, stay clear of road closures, and keep safe until the danger passes.
