Huge fire in Littleton
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By JFP :
Published on May 16th, 2009
Fire crews have been tackling a large fire on a trading estate in Littleton. They were sent to the Brett Trading Estate, in Littleton Lane, Shepperton, just before 1840 BST on Saturday, after reports of 80 tonnes of rubbish alight.
The fire then spread to industrial buildings, some containing acetylene cylinders. That led to an exclusion zone being put in place at the site. Surrey Fire and Rescue said Heathrow Airport had to be advised as smoke was drifting in that direction. But a spokesman for the airport said it had not affected any arrivals or departures.
He added that the airport had sent one of its own fire engines to help deal with the blaze. On Sunday morning, the fire was still being tackled, with people living nearby being told to keep their windows closed. Fire crews were expected to remain at the site all day. No-one was injured in the fire, the cause of which is unknown.
Fire crews have been tackling a large fire on a trading estate in Littleton. They were sent to the Brett Trading Estate, in Littleton Lane, Shepperton, just before 1840 BST on Saturday, after reports of 80 tonnes of rubbish alight. The fire then spread to industrial buildings, some containing acetylene cylinders. That led to an exclusion zone being put in place at the site. Surrey Fire and Rescue said Heathrow Airport had to be advised as smoke was drifting in that direction. But a spokesman for the airport said it had not affected any arrivals or departures.
He added that the airport had sent one of its own fire engines to help deal with the blaze. On Sunday morning, the fire was still being tackled, with people living nearby being told to keep their windows closed. Fire crews were expected to remain at the site all day. No-one was injured in the fire, the cause of which is unknown.
Fire crews have been tackling a large
fire on a trading estate in Littleton. They were sent to the Brett
Trading Estate, in Littleton Lane, Shepperton, just before 1840 BST on
Saturday, after reports of 80 tonnes of rubbish alight.
The fire then spread to industrial buildings, some containing acetylene cylinders. That led to an exclusion zone being put in place at the site. Surrey Fire and Rescue said Heathrow Airport had to be advised as smoke was drifting in that direction. But a spokesman for the airport said it had not affected any arrivals or departures.
He added that the airport had sent one of its own fire engines to help deal with the blaze. On Sunday morning, the fire was still being tackled, with people living nearby being told to keep their windows closed. Fire crews were expected to remain at the site all day. No-one was injured in the fire, the cause of which is unknown.
With thanks to Kate Bull of Shepperton for supplying the pictures
The fire then spread to industrial buildings, some containing acetylene cylinders. That led to an exclusion zone being put in place at the site. Surrey Fire and Rescue said Heathrow Airport had to be advised as smoke was drifting in that direction. But a spokesman for the airport said it had not affected any arrivals or departures.
He added that the airport had sent one of its own fire engines to help deal with the blaze. On Sunday morning, the fire was still being tackled, with people living nearby being told to keep their windows closed. Fire crews were expected to remain at the site all day. No-one was injured in the fire, the cause of which is unknown.
With thanks to Kate Bull of Shepperton for supplying the pictures