Fife Landfill Fire Rages: Sixth Day of Battle

Firefighting operations at a Fife landfill are expected to continue for an extended period, with crews working on their sixth day to tackle a deep-seated blaze at the Ladybank Waste Facility. The fire, which started over a week ago, has spread across a significant area of recycling material and waste, measuring approximately 200m by 300m. Despite being under control, the incident remains complex due to the nature of the fire and the volume of material involved. Firefighters are actively managing the situation, damping down remaining pockets of fire. Residents in surrounding areas are advised to follow public safety guidelines, including keeping windows and doors closed and limiting outdoor activity when smoke is present. This advice is to mitigate potential irritation from smoke exposure. The household waste recycling centre at the site will reopen once the fire is extinguished and safe access is restored. While no injuries have occurred, a union has claimed staff had to climb a locked gate to escape, a claim under investigation by the site operator. Local road closures remain in effect due to smoke, including parts of the A92. Environmental agencies have found no signs of pollution in nearby watercourses. The cause of the fire is still unconfirmed and will be investigated once the site is safe to access.