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Huge fire declared a 'major incident' with road closures nearby
- Firefighters tackled a large blaze at the Monoworld recycling warehouse in Sanders Lodge industrial estate, Rushden, on Friday, May 23, starting around 6:30am.
- The fire consumed a substantial amount of plastic materials, producing thick black smoke and leading to a multi-agency major incident declaration to address risks to nearby homes and businesses.
- Emergency responders, including a dozen fire engines, several ladder trucks, a pair of water carriers, and a high-capacity pump, collaborated with Northamptonshire Police and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to manage the fire and minimize the smoke.
- Area manager Mick Berry said fire crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and minimize smoke, and they expect to remain at the scene throughout the weekend.
- Authorities imposed road closures, cut the gas supply, evacuated nearby premises, and urged more than 500 homes to keep windows closed, with emergency services expecting to remain on site through the weekend.
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Wales OnlineMajor incident declared as fire rips through warehouse
It started early on Friday morning
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Read Full ArticleThere are approximately 500 properties in the immediate vicinity of the fire.
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