Guest 686- Registered: 5 May 2009
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I was in the port waiting for my midnight sailing last night when all hell broke loose!
No idea how the fire started but there wasn't much left of it by the time the fire brigade arrived. It looks like he managed to salvage his trailer but the recovery truck and it's loaded car were toast.
It's a little disconcerting that port staff have to resort to torching freight to keep warm though!
Phil West
If at first you don't succeed, use a BIGGER hammer!!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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makes you wonder what was in the load, great pics phil.
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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Oh dear bet he's not a happy bunny could have been much worse though, you were quick off the mark to get the pictures there Phil at that time of night.
Guest 686- Registered: 5 May 2009
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Howard: A car - probably a wreck bound for Lithuania. Just so much burnt scrap now, along with the truck!!
Jan: Poor quality pictures taken on my mobile phone, right place at the right time. Maybe I should invest in one of those small compact cameras to keep in my work bag!
Phil West
If at first you don't succeed, use a BIGGER hammer!!
Even more impressive then Phil - good pics.
Guest 686- Registered: 5 May 2009
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Mobile phone cameras tend not to work too well in low light - they're pretty basic really. I suppose I should have taken a wander for a closer look but it was sleeting and damned chilly.
Phil West
If at first you don't succeed, use a BIGGER hammer!!
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Well done with the pictures Phil..dramatic indeed. Ive seen a few fires down there over the years but this one being in the dead of night I missed it.
Great stuff and on the pace! Hot news!"
Guest 686- Registered: 5 May 2009
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Thanks Boss. Only a pity I don't have the facility to post direct from the phone!!
Phil West
If at first you don't succeed, use a BIGGER hammer!!
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Great photos from our man on the spot Phil, also good to hear that no one was injured in the blaze.
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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The driver did receive a cut to his hand as he managed to uncouple the trailer to get it away from the fire, good job he did as the trailer contained 2 more cars.
Audere est facere.
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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Oh he was so lucky then could have been much worse, but hey Phil sure did well being on the spot and some quick thinking on your part.
