Large fire at Wiltshire recycling centre accidental

The blaze started at a facility near Devizes

Stert recycling centre fire
Published 18th Nov 2021
Last updated 18th Nov 2021

Fire fighters have been tackling a huge fire at recycling centre near Devizes.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Grist Environmental Ltd in Stert at 11:10pm yesterday (17th November).

Crews found up to 300 tonnes of residual waste well alight.

Staff the facility using shovel machinery helped create fire breaks in the pile of waste, working with firefighters to help contain the blaze.

The incident was scaled back around 6am today although a fire engine and water carrier will remian on scene for a number of days to monitor the site.

Group Manager Richard Coleman said;

‘We are advising local residents to keep doors and windows closed due to the smoke in the area. As this fire will be ongoing for a number of days we will update the public with any concerns regarding the smoke should they arise.”

The fire is under investigation and is believed to have started accidentally, although the exact cause may never be established.

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