26-03-2025
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.
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