A recycling centre in Bristol was temporarily closed after a fire broke out at the site on the morning of July 17. The incident occurred at the Hartcliffe Way Household Reuse and Recycling Centre, operated by Bristol Waste Company.
The fire involved the wood waste bay, with video footage showing smoke pouring into the sky as fire engines raced to the scene. Bristol Waste confirmed that the fire was promptly extinguished, with no damage to site infrastructure or injuries reported.
A spokesperson for Bristol Waste said: "It is thanks to the swift actions of our site team, together with the prompt response of the Avon Fire and Rescue Service, that the incident was brought under control quickly and safely." The site reopened to the public shortly after 11am following safety inspections and clean-up.
Bristol Waste thanked residents for their patience during the temporary closure, which was implemented as a precaution while safety checks were completed.
