Smoke from Bellshill fire seen for miles across Lanarkshire
Fire crews were called to the scene this morning believed to be at a medical waste disposal site.
Last updated 9th Jul 2021
A fire has broken out at an industrial estate in Bellshill in Lanarkshire.
Fire crews were called to the estate on Mossbell Road in the area at around 8.11am this morning.
Six fire appliances were sent to the scene and are still tackling the blaze.
It's believed to be a medical waste facility that's caught fire. The purpose-built site opened in December 2019 and can treat up to 80 tonnes of medical waste per day.
Pictures on social media show the smoke can be seen for miles across Lanarkshire.
There are no reports of any injuries.
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