Swindon waste recycling company has gone into administration following a fire
A waste recycling company in Swindon has gone into administration following a fire that burned for eight weeks in the summer.
Fire at Swindon recycling plant
A fire has broken out at a recycling plant in Swindon. Five fire crews were called to attend the fire at Averies Recycling Centre in Marshgate at around 5:50pm.
1,000 tonnes of rubbish are on fire, along with several pieces of machinery.
Large amounts of black smoke are coming from the recycling plant, and local residents are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
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