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BBC News
26-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Braintree recycling fire likely caused by lithium battery
A large blaze at a recycling centre was likely caused by a used lithium-ion battery, firefighters have fire affected 35 tonnes of waste at the Cordon's Farm site in Long Green Road, Braintree, on County Fire and Rescue Service watch manager Darren Hockley said residents must check with their local council how to dispose of lithium-ion batteries properly and "not in a skip or with domestic household waste".Tom Cunningham, the Conservative cabinet member for environment at Braintree District Council, thanked firefighters for their "swift action". "This incident serves as a reminder to us all of the importance of taking extra care when disposing of batteries," said District Council has details on its website about how to dispose of electrical items. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Crews tackle waste and tyres fire at yard near Basildon and A127
Crews from three stations have been tackling a fire at a household waste and tyres site that has sent smoke billowing over a main firefighters from Billericay, Basildon and Corringham were called to Oak Road, at Crays Hill at 09:00 County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) advised nearby residents to close all windows and were advised to be cautious as smoke from the fire was blowing over the A127. No injuries have been reported. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
