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Fire breaks out at landfill site

Crews are still at the scene at the Trigon landfill site in Wareham Credit: Dorset Fire and Rescue

A surface fire broke out at Trigon landfill site, Bere Lane, Wareham, Dorset, yesterday at 1830.

Six tenders from Dorset Fire and Rescue Services worked alongside Viridor site personnel to extinguish the fire and the Environment Agency were in attendance.

The fire is now effectively extinguished, and the team will work throughout the day to manage hotspots, entering into a 72-hour fire watch this evening.

Customers have been notified that the site may remain closed for the remainder of the week, and have been advised of alternative service provision.

Crews are still at the scene at the Trigon landfill site in Wareham Credit: Dorset Fire and Rescue

“Our tactical plan for dealing with the landfill fire was very successful. Fire fighters used aggressive tactics including the use of water bowsers and high volume pumps that, combined with site staff using heavy machinery to smother the fire, has worked really well."

– Dorset Fire Service Group Manager Andy Fox
Crews are still at the scene at the Trigon landfill site in Wareham Credit: Dorset Fire and Rescue

“Thanks to the Viridor team and emergency services that worked hard through the night, and to colleagues around the company who offered assistance. A full investigation into the cause of this incident is underway.”

– Ian Morrish, Landfill Energy Director
Crews are still at the scene at the Trigon landfill site in Wareham Credit: Dorset Fire and Rescue