Investigation Continues After Fire At Recycling Site In Desborough
Written by HFM News on 28th March 2022
An investigation is continuing after a fire at a recycling site in Desborough in a bid to find out how it started.
A building containing a large quantity of recyclable goods and clothing went up in flames on Braybrooke Road on Friday.
Some recycling bins, a forklift truck and propane cylinders were also involved in the blaze.
Residents were told to keep windows & doors shut because of the smoke Pic: Pic: Joe Perry
Four fire appliances were called to deal with the fire just after 5pm and worked for three hours to extinguish it.
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Information was quickly relayed to residents advising them that nearby roads had been shut and that they should close their doors and windows while our crews dealt with the fire.
“Two appliances from Corby attended the scene, as did crews from Rothwell and Kettering – as well as the water bowser from Kettering. Two 45mm jets and two hose reels were used to extinguish the flames, the gas cylinders were cooled and thermal imaging cameras were used to monitor hotspots.
“Shortly after 8pm the fire had been extinguished, though crews continued to damp down the scene overnight.
“Our fire investigators attended the scene on Saturday morning to conduct an investigation once it was safe to do so. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.”
The scene of the fire Pic: Andy Carpenter
