80 tonnes of waste up in flames at Shrewsbury's tip in the early hours of the morning
80 tonnes of waste went up in flames at a Shrewsbury’s tip in the early hours of this morning.
The blaze happened at Veolia Environmental Services Ltd in Vanguard Way, Battlefield in Shrewsbury.
Five fire engines were sent to the scene.
Workers were turning people away from the facility this morning (Saturday, July 19), and were not able to say when it would be back open.
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “At 4.59am on Saturday, July 19, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire in Shrewsbury.
“This incident is a large building fire which involved 80 tonnes of waste materials.
“Crews are using four breathing apparatus and two main jets to extinguish the fire. The drone is also in use.”
Fire engines, including the aerial ladder platform and the incident command unit, were sent to the scene from Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington.
A Veolia spokesperson said: "Thermal imaging cameras detected a small fire overnight in one of the bays at Battlefield Household Recycling Centre.
"The fire service was immediately called and attended the scene
"In order to maintain the safety of residents and Veolia workers the site will remain closed on Saturday. Residents are advised to visit www.shropshire.gov.uk to find their closest alternative facility."
