Waste centre fire tackled on industrial estate

A road through an industrial estate with a waste site on the right, with several large bin lorries lined up.Image source, Google
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Firefighters have managed to contain a blaze that broke out in a warehouse on an industrial estate.

Five crews were sent to the waste management centre on Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton, shortly before 03:30 BST.

An aerial appliance and a water carrier were used to tackle the flames, alongside firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said one crew remained at the site monitoring and dampening down remaining hotspots.

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