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Factory Fire Ignites Nearly 100 Emergency Calls
13 Jul
Summary
- A major fire at a carpet recycling factory occurred recently.
- The incident prompted nearly one hundred emergency calls.
- The fire is believed to have started accidentally in a skip.
A large fire engulfed a carpet recycling factory on the Lodge Farm Industrial Estate in Duston, prompting nearly 100 emergency calls over the weekend. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 7 PM on Saturday and worked diligently to control the blaze, bringing it under control by 11 PM. However, hotspots persisted into Sunday morning.
A fire investigation conducted on Sunday determined that the incident was not deliberately started, with preliminary findings suggesting an accidental cause originating from a skip. During the fire, residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed, and a local road was temporarily shut. Crews were scheduled to return on Monday to ensure all remaining hotspots were extinguished.
Station Manager Justin Abbott praised the professional response of the fire crews and thanked the public for their patience. He confirmed that the factory was closed when the fire began, ensuring no personnel were injured during the event. The fire service continued to monitor the site after the immediate threat was neutralized.
