On the night of April 23rd, 2021, a devastating fire swept through Triumph Motorcycles’ famous plant in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The blaze gutted the factory and destroyed a reported three-quarters of the production line, threatening to put hundreds of jobs at risk and cause untold damage to the iconic British brand.
The fire began in the late evening hours, with thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky above the plant. Reports suggest that it took over 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to contain the blaze, which was eventually brought under control after several hours. The fire service has confirmed that no-one was injured in the incident, although the full extent of the damage caused to the factory is yet to be assessed.
The Hinckley plant produces some of the most popular motorcycles in the world and the incident is likely to have a major impact on production and supply. Triumph Motorcycles has not released any official statement yet but it is expected that they will do so shortly. In the meantime, the company has expressed its gratitude to the emergency services for their dedication and hard work in containing the fire.
The fire at Triumph Motorcycles' Hinckley plant is undoubtedly a major setback for the famous British brand. However, with the swift response of the emergency services and the resilience and determination of the Triumph team, it is hoped that the factory will soon be back up and running and the workers will be back in the saddle in no time.
