Large waste fire approx. 20m x 30m. Exposure to 1 side. Plant machinery in use to make fire break.

8 fire appliances, 1 aerial appliance and specialist units from across the brigade are in attendance at this incident.

Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed. 

23:12 - Update

Damping down continues.

The incident has now been reduced further to 3 fire appliances.

22:27 - Update

Damping down in progress.  Fire now out.  

The incident has been scaled back to 6 fire appliances.  We will remain on scene throughout the night.

19:53 - Initial call

Two storey building. Single storey extension 30m x 15m 100% involved in fire. 

Fire in an industrial premise, building single storey measuring 70 metres by 30 metres, 50 per cent of building involved in fire. This incident was made pumps 6 and aerials 1 on arrival. Crews have used 1 Jet, 2 hose reels, 4 breathing apparatus and high powered fans to clear smoke from the building. Incident is now in the process of being scaled down and 2 pumps will remain in attendance.

*** Update at 2215*** Incident is now reduced to 1 fire appliance

Make pumps 8 - Fire in industrial premise - Building 100m x 50m, fire located in rubbish machine inside building, crews have used 5 breathing apparatus, 2 jets, 2 hose reels and a high powered fan to clear smoke from the building. Crews being assisted by works personnel to turn over rubbish involved using a heavy duty plant digger. 2 casualties have suffered smoke inhalation and have been treated by ambulance crews - incident is currently in process of being reduced to 4 pumps