Firefighters continue to battle a persistent blaze at a waste facility in Fife, more than a week after it first ignited. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has described the incident as 'complex and protracted' due to the 'deep-seated nature' of the fire and the volume of material involved.
The fire, which started at approximately 1.35pm on 12 May at the landfill near Ladybank, is now under control. However, three fire engines remained at the scene as of 6.30am on Wednesday, down from 12 appliances at the height of the incident.
Residents in surrounding areas are being warned that smoke could travel a 'significant distance' depending on wind direction and weather conditions. The SFRS advises people to limit time outdoors where smoke is present, keep windows and doors closed, and remain indoors if possible.
Area Commander Lee Turnock, local senior officer for Clackmannanshire, Fife, and Stirling, said: 'While the fire is now under control, this remains a complex and protracted incident due to the deep-seated nature of the fire and the volume of material involved.' He added that residents may continue to notice smoke as firefighters carry out damping down pockets of fire.
Fife Council confirmed that the waste transfer and processing facility remains closed, while the household waste recycling centre at the site is also closed due to the fire. Bin collections are currently going ahead as planned. The fire, involving recycled material and waste, spread across an area measuring approximately 200m by 300m. No casualties have been reported.
