Large fire creates smoke plumes visible in leicestershire

UPDATE 15.00PM 23/5/25: LEICESTERSHIRE FIREFIGHTERS ON STANDBY FULL STORY HERE. A major fire near the Leicestershire border is producing clouds of thick, black, smoke, which can be seen for

miles. The blaze originates in Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate in Rushden. The incident, which began early this morning, has sent plumes of dark smoke into the sky that can be seen from more

than 20 miles away in Market Harborough. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), which was called to the scene at 6.30am today (Friday, May 23), said there were 10 fire engines at

scene, as well as three turntable ladders. According to the fire service, the blaze involves a large quantity of plastic from the recycling warehouse. A spokesperson for NFRS said: "We

are receiving cross-border support from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service in dealing with this incident, and we anticipate we will be on scene for the rest of the weekend." READ

MORE:Leicester man smuggled £4,500 worth of drugs into prison during visit The emergency service said the building was evacuated prior to their arrival, with no injuries being reported.

People around the area are being advised to keep their doors and windows shut whilst crews tackle the fire. Services including the Shell petrol station opposite the recycling warehouse are

affected by the incident, as a section of Wellingborough Road is closed. LeicestershireLive has contacted Shell for more information about how the station has been impacted. The industrial

estate is located on the western edge of Rushden and next to the A45 Highham Road, approximately 22 miles away from the Leicestershire border. WE ARE NOW BRINGING YOU THE LATEST UPDATES ON

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