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BBC News
19-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Investigation to begin into fire at Swadlincote recycling site
An investigation is due to begin at the scene of a fire at a recycling Fire and Rescue Service was called to a business in Willshee Way, Swadlincote, at 12:51 BST on fire engines, a water carrier, and a command unit from Derbyshire and neighbouring Staffordshire were involved in the firefighting worked overnight and firefighters left the scene at 04:30 on Monday. A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Last night we scaled back our response. "All crews with the exception of Long Eaton and Ilkeston remained until the early hours of this morning with one fire engine and our Incident Command Unit."The fire has now been extinguished."Firefighters from Swadlincote will reinspect the site today and begin a fire investigation into the cause of the incident." Large plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around on Sunday and people in the area were urged to keep their doors and windows fire service said it was working with the owners of the site who were using equipment to turn over smouldering material so it could be more easily Environment Agency added on X it was supporting the fire service at the scene.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in Swadlincote
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a recycling centre in Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a business in Willshee Way at 12:51 BST on fire engines, a water carrier, and a command unit were plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around, and people in the area have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed.A fire service spokesperson said: "Fire crews are working hard to contain the fire and are expected to be on scene into the evening." Fire crews from Staffordshire have also been called to assist with the blaze.
