Firefighters Tackle Large Recycling, Industrial Fires Across UK

Multiple large fires have broken out at industrial and commercial sites across various locations, prompting significant emergency responses and community advisories. In East Yorkshire, a scrapyard fire on York Road in Pocklington led to road closures and warnings for residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Similarly, a recycling center blaze in Rochester, Medway, involved several fire engines and height vehicles, with authorities urging locals to avoid the area and close windows to prevent smoke inhalation. In Newport, a major fire at the Felnex Industrial Estate, particularly at GD Environmental Services, caused thick black smoke visible across the city, resulting in road closures and a large fire and police presence; residents were again advised to keep windows and doors closed. Additionally, a three-alarm house fire occurred in Sunapee, New Hampshire, with no injuries reported, as multiple departments worked to contain the flames. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges for fire services in managing large-scale industrial fires and protecting nearby communities from smoke exposure.