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Ship on fire at Hull's Albert Dock as roads and shops closed

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Firefighters called to Albert Dock at 10:22 BST and four fire engines, an aerial platform, Hull Coastguard Rescue Team and an ambulance are in attendance.

The fire started in the cargo hold of the vessel, which was carrying scrap metal.

Local residents and businesses advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

The bulk carrier has been docked in the city since 23 June .

VR Score

70

Informative language

63

Neutral language

90

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

37

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

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Time-value

short-lived

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