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BBC News
30-05-2025
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- BBC News
Huge blaze at Rushden recycling site started accidentally
A large fire at a recycling warehouse that caused a giant plume of black smoke was started accidentally, the fire service said.A major incident was declared on 23 May while 15 crews fought the blaze at Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate in Rushden, county's fire service said the cause of the blaze was the "spontaneous combustion of a viable ignition source" - though the source of the ignition "cannot be determined".The site will be handed back to the owners, although firefighters will continue to stay at the scene to monitor temperatures and dampen down hotspots. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
29-05-2025
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- BBC News
'Keep doors shut' warning six days after huge fire in Rushden
Some residents near the scene of a huge fire have been told to keep their doors and window shut six days after the blaze advice from the fire service applies to people affected by smoke from the incident at Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden, service said all roads in the area had now been reopened and that firefighters still remained on site.A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were "undertaking checks of the site throughout today [Thursday] to monitor temperatures and dampen down remaining hotspots." The fire started shortly before 06:30 BST on 23 May at a recycling warehouse on the industrial estate. A total of 15 crews from across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties were called to the site and a major incident was were closed and people living nearby were told to keep their doors and windows days on, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said: "Local residents that are still affected by the smoke are advised to continue keeping their windows shut". Some roads were temporarily closed on the industrial estate on Wednesday but have now been said investigations into the cause of the fire were continuing. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Independent
23-05-2025
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- 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.'
The Guardian
23-05-2025
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- The Guardian
Major incident declared as fire burns Northamptonshire industrial estate
A major incident has been declared as firefighters tackle a huge fire at an industrial estate in Northamptonshire. A plume of smoke was billowing over the Sanders Lodge site in the town of Rushden on Friday. Emergency services told local residents to close their doors and windows as they battled to stop the flames spreading. Firefighters said they expected to be on the scene throughout the bank holiday weekend. They have fully evacuated the building that is on fire, as well as those surrounding it, and everyone expected to be there has been safely accounted for, they said. Mick Berry, area manager for Northamptonshire fire and rescue service, 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. He said he appreciated the 'impact this is having on local businesses on the estate and would like to thank them for their patience'. The fire started shortly before 6.30am on Friday, and crews have been working since then to prevent it spreading, Northamptonshire fire and rescue said. Crews found a fire involving a large quantity of plastic. The fire service said: 'We currently have 12 fire engines on scene, as well as three aerial appliances, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump.' Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion The fire service said it was getting support from neighbouring Bedfordshire fire and rescue. It said gas to the site had been isolated and, while nearby residents had not yet been affected, they were working with North Northamptonshire council and the gas firm Cadent to mitigate any impact on roughly 500 nearby properties.
