Woodyard fire burnt for a fourth night
Fire crews have spent a fourth night tackling a blaze at a woodyard in Stanton-by-Dale, Derbyshire.
Woodyard fire still burning
Fire Fighters continue to fight a fire that started at a recycling plant on Lows Lane in Stanton-by-Dale in Derbyshire.
Firefighters tackle blaze at Derbyshire recycling plant
7000 tonnes of wood have been burning at the site of the Old Iron Works in Stanton since around 10.00 last night (15 September).
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Derby wood fire will burn for days
Fire crews are still working to extinguish a blaze at a woodyard in Derby.
It started on Saturday night on Lows Road in Stanton by Dale in Derbyshire.
A large plume of smoke is being blown, by the wind, into Nottinghamshire and it's expected to linger for several days.
The smoke fumes aren't thought to be dangerous.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue have warned people to be aware of the smoke.
– Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue"If you are affected by the smoke, try to keep out of it by staying indoors and keeping windows and doors shut. Anyone with any health concerns should contact their GP or other local NHS services. The Health Protection Agency is aware of this incident."
Firefighters continue to battle fire at recycling centre in Derbyshire
by ITV CentralDerbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is still tackling the blaze at a recycling facility in Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire.
– Spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue"We are currently working with Derbyshire Emergency Planning, the Environmental Health Agency and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to ensure the safety of the local community. If you are concerned about your health due to the effects of the smoke, please seek medical attention."
The Fire Service is warning of continuing delays in the coming days, with possible road closures causing disruption.
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Officer at the scene of Stanton fire
Firefighter Gary Platts says crews are likely to be working at the scene for several days.
Firefighters tackle blaze at Derbyshire recycling plant
by Nimesh Joshi
7000 tonnes of wood have been burning at the site of the Old Iron Works in Stanton since around 10.00 last night (15 September).
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Scene of Stanton fire: 7000 tonnes of wood burn for 12 hours
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Smoke from Stanton fire billows over M1
Smoke from a fire which has been burning in Stanton for 12 hours is blowing over the M1.
Images from the scene of Stanton fire
Crews were called at around 10.00 last night to a recycling plant in Stanton where 7000 tonnes of wood were on fire. Smoke is still blowing across the M1 at J25/J26 and drivers are being warned to take care.
Fire still burning at Old Iron Works in Stanton
Fire at Stanton. Pic 2. http://t.co/HASudOK2
From @DerbyshireFRS on Twitter:Crews were called at around 10.00 last night to a recycling plant in Stanton where 7000 tonnes of wood were on fire. Smoke is still blowing across the M1 at J25/J26 and drivers are being warned to take care.
7000 tonnes of wood ablaze in Stanton
Fire at Stanton. http://t.co/1VeXqVZg
From @DerbyshireFRS on Twitter:Please also beware, on M1 junc 25 - junc 26 that smoke from Stanton fire is drifting across carriageway.Please take care. Highways are aware
From @DerbyshireFRS on Twitter:A large fire has been burning all night at Low's Lane, Stanton, near Ilkeston in Derbyshire on the site of the Old Stanton Iron Works. The emergency services were first notified at around 10.00 that 7000 tonnes of wood were on fire.
Eight crews are at the scene and five jets are being used to control the fire. Smoke is still blowing across the M1 between J25 and J26 and drivers are being warned to take care. Local people are asked to keep doors and windows shut for the next few hours.