Last updated: 14/06/2024, 1:29 PM

Waste facility fire - Edmonton

13/06/2024 03:33
Enfield
Fire at commercial property
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Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters responded to a fire at a waste recycling centre on Nobel Road, Edmonton.

500 tonnes of mixed waste, one 15 tonne baler unit and one sorting conveyor were destroyed by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

Residents in the local area were advised to keep doors and windows shut as crews responded. This was due to the large amount of smoke being produced.

Firefighters used one of the Brigade's 32m Ladders to attack the fire from above. The Brigade's drone team was also deployed to the incident, offering the Incident Commander an aerial view of the scene. Crews also made use of a nearby brook as a water source, supplying additional water to fire engines as they responded. 

The Brigade was first called about the incident at 0333, and the fire was under control by 0751. Crews from Edmonton, Enfield, Chingford, and surrounding fire stations attended the scene. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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