Scarborough shop gutted by fire

A fish and chip shop in Scarborough has been completely gutted by fire after a fryer caught alight.

Twenty firefighters were called to tackle the huge blaze at Swifts Fish and Chip shop in Dean Road at 2pm on Saturday (12th November), reports Scarborough Evening News.

Fire crews from across the region used three hose reels, breathing apparatus and three nine-litre extinguishers to extinguish the flames.

The restaurant was closed at the time of the blaze, which started in the frying range, and no-one was injured.

Residents were evacuated from adjoining flats after smoke had made its way into the building.

A 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment must be conducted on all commercial properties in England and Wales, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

If the fire risk assessment is deemed to be carried out to an insufficient extent, the Responsible Person can face an unlimited fine or a maximum prison sentence of two years.

The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.

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