Blaze hits scrap yard near Peterborough with 150 tonnes of metal going up in smoke
Fire fighters are at the scene of a blaze at a scrap yard in Bourne which saw more than 150 tonnes of metal go up in smoke.
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Lincolnshire fire crews are still at the scene of the incident in South Fen Road, after the fire broke out at about 8.30pm last night.
Residents living near-by were advised to keep windows closed as thick black smoke filled the air.
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Hide AdA spokesman for the fire service said there was fire damage to approximately 150 tonnes of scrap metals, which was extinguished using 2 on-site cranes, 1 aerial ladder platform, 10 breathing apparatus, 2 hose reel jets, 3 main jets, 1 high volume pump and hose layer.
The spokesman added: “Crews have worked through the night, supported by on-site staff, and have prevented the fire spreading to other areas of the site. We are hopeful that the fire will be extinguished this afternoon.”