Smoke could be seen from miles away
Firefighters are expected to remain at the sight of a recycling centre fire for a “prolonged period of time”. More than 25 firefighters were called to a large fire at the Biffa Waste Management Transfer Station in Marston Road, Eynesbury at around 10.52am today (Tuesday, August 11).
Around 200 tonnes of waste had caught on fire in the building. Smoke could be seen from miles away, including in St Neots.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue has provided an update on the fire. A fire spokesperson said: “At 10.52am on Tuesday, crews were called to a building fire on Marston Road, Eynesbury. More than 25 firefighters, including crews from across the county and over the border in Bedfordshire, are currently in attendance.
“The crews are dealing with a large, well-developed fire in a building involving recycled materials. Please be aware that we will be at this incident for a prolonged period of time.”
Nearby residents are asked to keep their windows and doors closed. They are also asked to avoid the area while firefighters deal with the blaze.
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