Fire fighters tackle recycling plant fire near quarry
Eighty firefighters were called to deal with a large fire at a recycling plant next to a quarry in Warwickshire involving a huge pile of wood chippings.
Eighty firefighters were called to deal with a large fire at a recycling plant next to a quarry in Warwickshire involving a huge pile of wood chippings.
Meriden update: @solihullfire, @wardendfire, @sheldonfire still at scene. We're likely to be there for at least 2-3 more days...
... at least 10 stacks of wood chip to be allowed to burn out under supervision, to avoid excessive smoke pollution from wetting them...
... burning stacks described as 'mini volcanoes' by crews on site.
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