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Fire crews tackle blaze at waste recycling centre

Google The outside of the waste centre - a big pink sign with "Ecton Lane HWRC" is by the entrance. There is a closed metal gate, which is the entrance of the site. There are trees in the background and blue skies above with some white cloud.Google
The fire broke out at Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at a waste recycling centre.

Crews were called to Ecton Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre in Northampton shortly before 11:45 GMT.

There was a large plume of smoke and flames in a waste container, a fire service spokesperson said.

West Northamptonshire Council said the fire was suspected to be caused by a battery.

People living nearby were advised to keep their doors and windows closed to avoid smoke inhalation.

The site was closed temporarily but has since reopened.

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