Major Fire Hits Southampton Metal Recycling Plant
A huge fire ripped through the EMR (European Metal Recycling) centre on Millbank Street, Northam, Southampton, late Wednesday night. Officials tied the blaze to a hidden lithium-ion battery sneaking through the metal recycling process.
Toxic Smoke Clouds River Itchen
Firefighters rushed to the scene after plumes of hazardous smoke rose and drifted across the River 123 and will review the circumstances to continue improving our procedures.”
Fire crews used two aerial ladders to fight the flames, while the environmental protection unit monitored water runoff to prevent pollution.
Warning Issued to Locals
Residents and nearby businesses were urged to avoid the area and keep windows shut due to toxic smoke. The fierce response from fire crews stopped the inferno from spreading further and highlighted the dangers of hazardous materials like lithium-ion batteries in recycling.
