Bin Lorry Blaze Sparks Chaos in Worksop
Nottinghamshire was rocked today when a bin lorry erupted in flames on Clarence Road, Worksop. Around 25 firefighters rushed to the scene after a crushed lithium-ion battery, smashed during rubbish collection, ignited the fiery inferno.
Brave Firefighters Tackle Blazing Bin Truck
The fire crews went all out, using 16 breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets, and drag rakes to wrestle the blaze under control. Their quick action stopped what could have been a major disaster for the local community.
Fire Chiefs Slam Reckless Battery Dumping
Station Manager Matt Nash said: “We attend far too many incidents like this, and they are completely avoidable. Batteries, especially lithium-ion ones, can cause serious fires when damaged or crushed. We are asking residents to make it their New Year’s resolution to dispose of batteries correctly at designated recycling points.”
“Doing this keeps you safe and prevents dangerous fires happening in our communities.”
Council Urges Proper Battery Disposal to Avoid More Fires
Bassetlaw District Council stepped in to help clear the mess. Councillor Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, praised the firefighters and warned locals:
“I am extremely grateful to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service for their prompt actions tackling the fire in one of our bin lorries. The scene has now been cleared, with skips, street sweepers, and litter pickers out removing debris from Clarence Road.”
“I’d urge people to really think about what they are putting in their bins and please dispose of things with batteries like vapes at proper recycling points. We were actually collecting dry recycling – there should have been nothing with batteries in these bins.”
Safety Tip: Don’t play with fire in your neighbourhood! Always recycle lithium-ion and other batteries at official drop-off points to stop dangerous rubbish blazes in their tracks.
