This is Horrific - Fire at Meathop Fell

Cornersteady replied on 02/01/2024 12:41

Posted on 02/01/2024 12:41

From the commentary it suggests something to do with the gas bottles being changed while open and a spark?

As said thankfully there doesn't seem to be anyone hurt or further damage to neighbouring outfits, and it has to be said thank goodness for the (often attacked) fire spacing rules.

As it said someone's pride and joy gone, hope they are OK and things gets sorted for them

RowenaBCAMC replied on 02/01/2024 13:43

Posted on 02/01/2024 13:43

Further to the reported fire at Meathop Fell we would like to assure members that everyone involved is safe. We would also like to thank the Site Staff and the Emergency Services for their quick response and resolution.

petbobby replied on 02/01/2024 14:09

Posted on 02/01/2024 12:17 by DavidKlyne

Just found this video by Bob Earnshaw who has been at Meathop Fell over the weekend and he filmed this onsite PVC fire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoD8alMEMBQ

David

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:09

I hope if ever my van sets on fire it isn't filmed and posted all over.  I'm glad everyone was safe but that wasn't know when it was filmed and posted. Surprised its allowed on a club forum

Tinwheeler replied on 02/01/2024 14:10

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:10

The two visible wardens were issuing directions and I’m not sure how many more staff would be needed to provide the "chain of pointers". The appliance which overshot to turn was promptly redirected by the warden.

As for posting the video here, it was originally posted on worldwide YouTube where it’s stated that everyone seemed to be safe. 

MikeyA replied on 02/01/2024 14:12

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:10 by Tinwheeler

The two visible wardens were issuing directions and I’m not sure how many more staff would be needed to provide the "chain of pointers". The appliance which overshot to turn was promptly redirected by the warden.

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:12

You don't need more staff to create a "chain of pointers" just simply ask the onlookers to help. 

Tinwheeler replied on 02/01/2024 14:14

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:12 by MikeyA

You don't need more staff to create a "chain of pointers" just simply ask the onlookers to help. 

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:14

If there are any, of course. Could you rely on bystanders to give non-ambiguous directions?

Cornersteady replied on 02/01/2024 14:33

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:33

It is very sad that this very horrible incident is being used to have a go at the club, and it's wardens and make light of the whole affair which even to those on site watching must have frightening, obviously nothing is beyond use in this respect no matter no horrific. Someone's pride and joy went up in flames, OK that can be replaced but what about the experiences and feelings of the owners.

I only hope the owners of the MH don't see some of the replies, if you are then again I hope you're all Ok and were looked after.

Good to see another outfit had its fire extinguisher out.

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