Residents were evacuated from the areaResidents were evacuated from the area
Residents were evacuated from the area

IN PICTURES: Today marks one year since the demolition of the cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station

This time last year four of the cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station C, that each stand over 100 metres tall were demolished - with just seconds between each explosion.
By Olivia Hale
Published 13th Oct 2020, 16:45 BST

On Sunday October 13 2019, crowds gathered at points of interest to watch the series of controlled blasts that took place at the Ferrybridge Power Station C site...

Due to the size and scale of the demolition, 145 surrounding homes were evacuated on the day - they watched the explosions from a gazebo adjacent to the site

1. Residents

Due to the size and scale of the demolition, 145 surrounding homes were evacuated on the day - they watched the explosions from a gazebo adjacent to the site Photo: Olivia Hale

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The Prince of Wales Hospice were in attendance

2. Charity

The Prince of Wales Hospice were in attendance Photo: Olivia Hale

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The 'boom' sound of the explosion could be heard for miles around

3. Bang

The 'boom' sound of the explosion could be heard for miles around Photo: Olivia Hale

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The residents were served tea, coffee and sausage sandwiches as they awaited the demolition

4. Anticipation

The residents were served tea, coffee and sausage sandwiches as they awaited the demolition Photo: Olivia Hale

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