SIS Pitches insists 'business as usual' after warehouse fire

Pitch manufacturer SIS Pitches has confirmed that a warehouse containing yarn for synthetic turf was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday (April 25) in Maryport, Cumbria.

No individuals were injured in the blaze and there are ongoing police investigations into the cause of the fire.

The nearby factory, which produces the synthetic pitches, has been unaffected and will continue production as normal.

Bryn Lee, Managing Director of SIS Pitches, commented: “Our highest priority is the safety and well being of our staff and those within the vicinity of the fire and we are thankful that nobody has been injured.

“We pride ourselves on our excellent safety procedures and will be carrying out a full investigation into the cause of the fire.

“The incident was contained within one facility and all other SIS Pitches production facilities are in full operation.”

SIS Pitches said it will not be providing any further comment.

The fire closed roads, halted trains and cut electricity supplies. More than eight fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform were sent to SIS Pitches on Glasson Industrial Estate.

During the height of the blaze people were advised by police to avoid the area and some properties were evacuated.

Electricity North West said more than 700 properties had lost power because of the fire, although supplies had been restored.

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