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Multiple homes evacuated following huge explosion

  • A massive fire broke out at a battery storage plant in Kilwinning, prompting the evacuation of several nearby homes as a precaution.
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has mobilized six fire appliances to the scene, where 40 firefighters battled the blaze, and emergency services are advising the public to avoid the area.
  • No injuries have been reported, but North Ayrshire Council has opened a community center as a rest area for displaced residents.
  • Police Scotland established a cordon around the West Byrehill Industrial Estate, advising motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area due to significant travel disruption.
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Young family forced to start from scratch after battery explosion guts home

The family's northern Gold Coast home burst into flames while Jared and young daughters Bonnie, Isobel and ...

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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times
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Multiple homes evacuated following huge explosion

Several houses have been evacuated due to a fire at a battery recycling facility.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Kilwinning fire: Houses evacuated as fire crews tackle large blaze at Scottish recycling centre

Police have asked motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Ayrshire homes evacuated after huge explosion left emergency services 'running for cover'

Emergency services rushed to the inferno at West Byrehill Industrial Estate, Kilwinning, in Ayrshire this afternoon.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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'Avoid the area': Firefighters battle huge blaze at industrial estate

Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in West Byrehill Industrial Estate, Kilwinning.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Massive fire erupts on Scottish industrial estate a year after blaze at same site

A MASSIVE fire has taken hold at a battery storage plant ...

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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