Three fire crews attended, and put out a fire involving a skip
A household recycling centre has been forced to close after a fire broke out. Crews from the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Household Recycling Centre in Fengate, Peterborough this morning (September 26). The fire has reportedly affected one skip and it’s believed it was accidental. Details on any injuries sustained are unclear at this time.
In an announcement on social media, Peterborough City Council said: “The HRC is currently closed due to an on-site fire. We are monitoring the situation and will share reopening updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
A Cambridge Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “On Saturday (September 26) at 10.28am crews were called to a fire at a recycling centre on Fengate, Peterborough.
“Crews from Stanground, Dogsthorpe and the north roaming fire engine responded. Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used hose reels to extinguish the fire which was affecting a skip.
“Firefighters have left the area, and the incident has been handed over to the site.The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. Crews returned to their stations by 1pm.”
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