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Fire crews finally leave scene of blaze at Chatham Docks recycling site

20:15, 23 October 2024

updated: 20:37, 23 October 2024

Firefighters have finally left the scene of a blaze at a recycling site almost 24 hours after it started.

Eight fire engines were at Chatham Docks at the height of the incident which led to residents on nearby St Mary’s Island being told to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.

Smoke could be seen coming from a recycling centre at Chatham Docks. Picture: Brad Harper
Smoke could be seen coming from a recycling centre at Chatham Docks. Picture: Brad Harper

The advice was lifted after operations were completed shortly before 7pm today.

However, crews will continue to revisit the site to ensure all hotspots are dampened down.

A water safety unit was also part of the firefighting team, and crews wearing breathing apparatus used main jets to extinguish the flames.

A fire service spokesman said: “There were no reported injuries and the cause is not yet known.

Smoke could be seen coming from a recycling centre at Chatham Docks. Picture: Brad Harper
Smoke could be seen coming from a recycling centre at Chatham Docks. Picture: Brad Harper

“Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may not have access to the internet.”

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