A massive fire at a waste recycling plant on Wallace Way, in Hitchin caused several road closures, authorities confirmed early on Friday. Fire authorities have warned people in the immediate area to keep their windows and doors closed while they tackle a fire on Wallace Way in Hertfordshire's Hitchin.
@BBCLookEast major industrial area fire in #Hitchin this morning. It broke out between 0100 and 0400 and appears to be in the Cadwell Lane area. Firefighters have deployed a drone and multiple appliances are attending. pic.twitter.com/EHBizhdbHD
— Martyn Burrows (@coachtothecoast) November 8, 2024
The official Twitter handle of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said, "We're currently dealing with a large fire at a waste recycling site on Wallace Way, Hitchin. We have had to close the junction of Cadwell Lane, Wilbury Way and Woolgrove Road to set up a high-volume pump. Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident."
@BBCLookEast major industrial area fire in #Hitchin this morning. It broke out between 0100 and 0400 and appears to be in the Cadwell Lane area. Firefighters have deployed a drone and multiple appliances are attending. pic.twitter.com/EHBizhdbHD
— Martyn Burrows (@coachtothecoast) November 8, 2024
The chaos has resulted in the closure of a junction between Cadwell Lane, Wilbury Way and Woolgrove Road. The Fire and Rescue Service officials said over 60 emergency calls had been made to report the fire.
According to reports, firefighters have been called to Global Ardour Recycling on Wallace Way several times.
An X user said, "Awoken in the wee hours by sirens and saw an ominous yellow sky. Fire on the industrial estate still blazing this morning in Hitchin."
Awoken in the wee hours by sirens and saw an ominous yellow sky. Fire on the industrial estate still blazing this morning in Hitchin. pic.twitter.com/5Ftx5QGxan
— amysquie (@amysquie) November 8, 2024