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Fire crews tackle large blaze at landfill site

News imageCambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Three firefighters are wearing yellow helmets, red jackets and black trousers. They are standing on a pile of burnt rubbish on the left. One of them is holding a hose pipe trying to put out a fire.Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Pools Road in Wilburton on Wednesday afternoon

Fire crews remain at the scene of a large blaze at a landfill site as an investigation is launched to determine its cause.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Pools Road in Wilburton just after 15:00 BST on Wednesday.

It said about 2,000 sq m of refuse was on fire and 30 firefighters from several stations, including Ely, Cottenham, and Littleport, initially arrived at the scene.

Station commander Andy Hill said: "We are expecting to be on scene for the remainder of Thursday and specialist advisors, heavy machinery and equipment have been brought in to bring this incident to a conclusion."

News imageCambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service A drone image of a large fire at a landfill site. A large stretch of land is on fire and there is a large plume of smoke.Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
About 30 firefighters initially attended the blaze

"The initial crews worked hard to try and contain the fire but quickly requested more fire engines to assist, not only for water but for the firefighters to try and tackle the fire from multiple places," Hill added.

People were advised to avoid the area, and nearby residents were encouraged to close doors and windows, due to the amount of smoke.

The fire service also advised people to check before they travel due to a road closure in the area.

News imageCambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Four firefighters are wearing yellow helmets, red jackets and black trousers. They are standing on a landfill site which is on fire. There is a huge black cloud of smoke.Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire service said crews remain at the scene

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