Hertfordshire has had six recent training exercises on site in the last six months - the last one three weeks ago - and has worked closely with the site for many years to prepare for any incidents. |
So, it just puts some perspective on what we're dealing with. |
The work of my firefighters and my officers has been magnificent. They have worked in extreme conditions, with extreme professionalism. |
There are still some small bund (concrete container) fires, but the tanks are out. |
This is possibly the largest incident of its kind in peacetime Europe. |
We are in uncharted territory. |
We are in uncharted territory. This is the largest fire of its kind that we in the U.K., and in Europe, have dealt with. |