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The Independent
23-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Black smoke seen as firefighters tackle large fire at recycling warehouse
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a recycling warehouse in Northamptonshire. Black smoke was seen in the air after the fire started just before 6.30am on Friday at the Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden. Residents were asked to shut their doors and windows and the building and nearby industrial premises were evacuated. No injuries were reported. A number of road closures were in place and gas to the site was 'isolated', with the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) saying it was working to 'mitigate any impact that could affect up to 500 properties nearby'. The blaze involved a 'large quantity of plastic at the premises', the NFRS said. A service spokesperson said 12 fire engines were at the scene, as well as three aerial appliances, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump. Area manager Mick Berry said: 'This is a large fire that is having a significant impact on the Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden. 'A multi-agency decision has been taken to declare a major incident, but fire crews are working extremely hard to prevent the fire from spreading and reduce the smoke plume. 'We would urge people to stay away from the site while emergency services deal with this incident and ask nearby residents to close windows and doors due to the large amount of smoke issuing from the site. 'We anticipate that we will be on scene over the rest of the weekend.'
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Firefighters rush to massive warehouse blaze as enormous plume of smoke is seen 10 miles away and businesses are evacuated while tons of plastic waste burn
Firefighters have rushed to the scene of a massive warehouse blaze where plumes of smoke can be seen billowing for 10 miles. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) was called to the inferno at Monoworld recycling centre on the Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate, Rushden, Northamptonshire, just before 6.30am today. Ten crews arrived on the scene and evacuated staff from the warehouse while tackling the fire which is said to involve 'a large quantity of plastic'. The fire service also deployed three turntable ladders, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump. Residents as far away as Stotfold, Harrold and Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire have reported seeing the smoke in the air. An NFRS spokesperson posted to X: 'We're currently dealing with a large fire at a recycling warehouse on Sanders Lodge Ind Est in Rushden. Crews were called shortly before 6.30am. 'On arrival found a fire involving a large quantity of plastic at the premises. Building was evacuated prior to our arrival. 'We currently have 10 fire engines on scene, as well as three turntable ladders, 2 water bowsers & a high-volume pump. Ten crews arrived on the scene and evacuated staff from the warehouse while tackling the fire which is said to involve 'a large quantity of plastic' The fire service also deployed three turntable ladders, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump We are receiving cross border support from [Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service] in dealing with this incident, and we anticipate we will be on scene for the rest of the weekend. 'A section of Wellingborough Road near the warehouse is closed, and due to the large smoke plume coming from the blaze, we are asking people nearby to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed.' A Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: 'There is a large incident in Rushden (Northants) and smoke can be seen from the Harrold and Sharnbrook areas. 'If you see smoke, there's no need to ring 999 - emergency services are aware and are dealing with the incident.' One person replied to the post on X saying they could 'see the smoke from Stotfold' - around 30 miles from Rushden.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
RAF brought in to battle Northumberland wildfire
The RAF was drafted in to help tackle a wildfire that burned for two Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) was joined by colleagues from Cumbria and an RAF appliance to battle the blaze in Wark forest, Northumberland, which began on Tuesday than 4,000 square metres of young trees, grassland and bracken was burned following a spell of very dry weather, with little rain and higher than average fire service said the wildfire was "quickly contained". However, it became "deep-seated" and some hot spots took days to fully extinguish. 'Very challenging' NFRS Wildfire Team Leader Robert Stacey warned the risk of wildfires remained extremely high across the said: "All vegetation across Northumberland is extremely dry and could easily ignite."Any fires that do start may quickly become large wildfires under the current conditions. "These deep-seated fires are very challenging and require a lot of fire crews, water and time to fully extinguish," he temperatures are expected to continue, the Local Democracy Reporting Service forecast in the area predicts more sun for the next few days with a chance of rain from 22 May. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Worksop hit by latest in a series of fires
Firefighters say they have dealt with another fire in Worksop after a spate of outbreaks during the hot Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said it was called at about 22:06 BST on Wednesday to a fire at Peaks Hill Farm, Carlton service added two fire engines from Worksop Fire Station attended the blaze, which was described by NFRS as a "small fire in the open".Firefighters were called out to 16 fires in the open in the town within the space of a week, it was confirmed on Tuesday, which included five incidents in just over two hours on Monday. Fires fought on Monday alone included grass, undergrowth and hedgerows alight in Rayton Farm Lane, two trees on fire in Ambleside Grange, burning rubbish in a woodland off Curzon Drive, an unattended bonfire at Hannah Park and a playground blaze in Prospect Bassetlaw district manager Adrian Brizzolara called on people to be "extra cautious", as the hot weather means a small fire can turn into a large fire "within minutes"."Wildfires can spread rapidly, which we have seen recently in Worksop, and as such, it poses a serious risk to people, wildlife and property", he added.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
Search teams deployed after house explosion
A search has begun to account for residents after a house was destroyed in a gas explosion. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said specialist urban search and rescue teams were deployed on Sunday morning, after a terraced property was destroyed in John Street in Worksop. Nearby homes were evacuated and a major incident was declared after the blast, which happened just before 20:00 BST on Saturday. No details of casualties have yet been confirmed by emergency services. A fire service spokesperson said: "The building involved in this explosion has been significantly damaged. "Structural engineers will be assessing the situation later today, but people are still advised to avoid the area. "Three fire engines remain on scene at this incident, with fire crews working alongside specialist urban search and rescue teams to account for all local residents." Ch Insp Neil Humphris, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This is a major incident and emergency services will remain at the scene throughout the night. "Multiple properties have been evacuated as we work with our partners to respond to this incident and understand how it happened." The Crown Place Community Centre was opened for residents and police remained at the scene to provide assistance. The Crown Place Community Centre was opened for residents and police remained at the scene to provide assistance. Karolina Ciolko, who lives nearby, told the BBC: "I was lying in bed when I heard an explosion. "I quickly looked out the window. I saw smoke and the car in front of me rocked and the alarm went off. We quickly ran out of the house to see what had happened." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Major incident after explosion destroys house Nottinghamshire Police Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
