200 tonnes of rubbish goes up in flames near Grantham

Firefighters were called to a recycling business near Grantham after 200 tonnes of rubbish went up in flames.

Around 20 firefighters battled the blaze in Occupation Road, Gonerby Moor, from about 10pm last night – and were at the scene through the night.

A Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue spokesperson said: “We initially had four fire appliances at this incident which involves mixed dry recycling materials within a portal frame building.

“They have been using two main jets, one hose reel and two breathing apparatus and the fire is mostly extinguished.”

Two crews were still at the scene by 8.30am. The spokesperson added: “Two appliances from Horncastle and Leverton remain at the scene, although the fire is now mainly extinguished.

“Because of the nature of compacted recycling materials, relief crews will be attending later on and we anticipate we will have crews there all day and there may still be smoke visible.”

This morning, the effect of the fire could be seen over town and with the smell of burning in the air.