Update on fire at recycling plant

From Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Services (HWFRS)

Crews from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) are continuing to tackle a fire that broke out in a large pile of recycling material at Sims Metal UK in Long Marston at 9.10pm last night (Tuesday 30 April).

There are currently five fire engines at the site, along with two water carriers and a Command Support Unit, and fire crews are using four main jets and two ground sprays, plus a high volume pumping unit to help provide a sufficient supply of water.

Firefighters are being assisted by on-site staff who are using excavation machines to dig out the pile of waste material to help extinguish the fire more quickly.

Crews are also continuing to work closely with partner agencies, including the Environment Agency, Public Health England (PHE), West Mercia Police, Wychavon District Council and Worcestershire Regulatory Services.

The incident is expected to continue for some time to come and a further update will be issued tomorrow morning (Thursday 2 May).