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Rushden fire tackled on Sanders Lodge industrial estate

Published 1 week ago2 minute read

Lewis Adams & Kris Holland

BBC News, Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Flames and a black plume of smoke are shown rising from a recycling facility. In the foreground, a warehouse building is shown alongside bales of what appears to be plastic-based material.Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Crews were called to the scene at about 06:30 BST

Fire crews have been tackling a large fire at a recycling warehouse, with local people advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene on the Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden, Northamptonshire at 06:30 BST.

Ten crews were on the scene tackling the fire involving "a large quantity of plastic".

Smoke billowing from the warehouse blaze could be seen from up to 13 miles (21km) away, with people living as far as Bedford reporting it.

Thick black smoke could be seen rising over Rushden

The fire service said the building was evacuated prior to its arrival and a section of the nearby Wellingborough Road was closed.

In a statement it said: "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."

Three turntable ladders, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump are among the fire service resources that have been sent to tackle the fire.

David Gill An aerial view of the fire, taken from an airplane, showing a towering plume of black smoke rising into the clouds above. Fields and the nearby town of Rushden are visible surrounding the epicentre of the fire.David Gill

People living in Bedford - 13 miles (21km) away - have reported spotting the smoke plume

Davie Lloyd Huge black plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. This photo has been taken from a large distance away, demonstrating the scale of the fire.Davie Lloyd

The A5001 Wellingborough Road in Rushden has been closed while emergency crews work at the scene

Julia Franklin Thick smoke billows from industrial estate fire.Julia Franklin


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