Police appeal after a series of more than 20 fires near Ely

Between 22 April and 22 August, 27 fires have been reported at the site in Pool Road, Wilburton, near Ely.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 4th Sep 2025

Cambridgeshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a series of more than 20 fires over a four-month period at a landfill site.

Between 22 April and 22 August, 27 fires have been reported at the site in Pool Road, Wilburton, near Ely.

PC Joe Dockerill, from the East Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I’m appealing for anyone with information about these fires to come forward as they are potentially putting people in danger and causing damage.

"Dealing with the fires have also been very draining on both fire and police resources."

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