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Crews tackle fire in 100 tonnes of household waste

Beth CruseWest of England
News imageCalne Fire Station A view of a large smoke plume in the sky, flames at the bottom on large piles of rubbish. There are fences, a road and a couple of cars in the foreground.Calne Fire Station
Fire crews were called to the scene just before 17:00 BST

Fire crews are battling a blaze in approximately 100 tonnes of household waste.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said its crews were called to Compton Bassett, near Calne in Wiltshire, at 16:58 DST.

Residents living nearby have been urged to keep their doors and windows shut after the fire, which broke out at a recycling centre.

The fire service said there are about 10 engines at the site, including multiple pumps and two water carriers.

"We are dealing with a fire at a recycling site in Compton Bassett which is creating a smoke plume," it said in a statement.

"Affected local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed until the smoke has cleared."

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