July 7th 2024.
A fire broke out at a waste processing facility in Portsmouth, and firefighters are currently on the scene. The M275, a major motorway in the area, had to be closed due to the thick clouds of smoke that engulfed the road in the aftermath of the fire. The incident happened yesterday morning at the TJ Waste site in Tipner, and approximately 40 firefighters were immediately deployed to the location.
The source of the blaze was a unit that contained 117 tonnes of domestic waste, and despite the best efforts of the firefighters, it was completely consumed by the flames. As a precautionary measure, drivers were advised to avoid the area while local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed to prevent the smoke from entering their homes.
Thankfully, the waste materials that were burning were not hazardous. However, the situation was still taken very seriously and the motorway remained closed for safety reasons while the firefighters worked tirelessly to control the fire. Eventually, one lane was able to reopen, but fire service teams continued to work on the site throughout the day.
The firefighters were also assisted by a drone team from Hampshire Search and Rescue, providing them with an aerial view of the situation. In a statement released by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue team, it was announced that the M275 will remain closed for the majority of the day. The fire started in the early hours of the morning on July 6, 2024, and quickly spread to a large waste processing unit with two floors.
To combat the fire, the firefighters utilized a high volume pumping unit, high pressure jets, positive pressure ventilation systems, and polybooms. Even though the fire was contained, the team remained on site to spread the smouldering waste materials and monitor the situation closely. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.
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