Firefighters continue to tackle huge blaze with toxic smoke at an industrial site in Nottingham
Almost 100 firefighters have been tackling a large industrial fire at an electrical recycling plant on Harrimans Lane in the Dunkirk area of Nottingham, close to the university.
It started on Thursday, May 6 and firefighters are expected to be there for the next few days, as a large pile of scrap is still on fire.
Crews from London Road, Highfields, West Bridgford, Stockhill, Long Eaton and Loughborough Fire Stations are all involved, and have been at the scene overnight.
The fire investigation team are trying to determine the cause of the fire.
Footage from Ashley Kirk
Emergency services say the smoke is toxic due to burning plastic, so people in the area and those who can see it from a distance are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
Firefighters are taking water from the canals to put out the blaze, and say thankfully no one has been injured.
Local resident Michael Riley, of Nazareth Road, Dunkirk said: “I know that they are taking water from two canals."I live a few miles away and I could see it from my house. I heard a couple of explosions, other than that I don’t really know. It was about half an hour ago."I spoke to someone down there, a business owner, and he said that something like this happens every six months or so."
People who witnessed the blaze shared video footage on Twitter:
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Currently at the scene we have six appliances as well as the ALP and HVP. We are working with the on-site owners to separate the pile of scrap to extinguish it.
“We will be working with our Fire Investigation team today to try and determine the cause of the fire.
“There is still a large pile of scrap on fire, so we urge the public to continue to keep their windows and doors closed if they are in direction of the smoke plume and if they are suffering any ill health affects to ring 111 to seek advice.”
A Public Health England spokesperson said: “Residents in areas affected by the smoke should stay indoors, keep their doors and windows closed, and tune in to the local radio station for advice and information.
"So far, there have been no reports of any people experiencing ill effects from this fire.
"Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is on-site dealing with the fire and the other agencies involved will continue to monitor the situation and issue advice to the public, businesses and organisations affected as necessary.”