The company posted on Facebook the following today saying it is “ceasing our operations with immediate effect” due to the blaze.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) explained that the incident on Forest Road, Mansfield started at 3.44pm on Saturday, with approximately 50 firefighters on the scene at the time. At its height at approximately 6pm on the day, more than 100 firefighters attended the fire but no injuries were reported, NFRS outlined.
On Sunday morning, seven crews and an aerial ladder platform remained on the scene, according to NFRS. The fire service added that road closures, power cuts to local properties, and evacuation of the surrounding houses were in place, while residents were asked to stay away from the area.
Those who had to evacuate were able to return home yesterday afternoon but fire crews remained at the at the scene along with Nottinghamshire Police and Seven Trent Water “to resolve Forest Road fire as soon as possible”, NFRS said.
In a statement on Facebook, the company said: “It is with deep regret and sadness that we must inform you that today Saturday 18th March a fire broke out at our wearhouse [sic] on Forest Road, Mansfield. Due to this we are ceasing our operations with immediate effect. We will advise any further updates when new information becomes available.”
Residents were advised to keep their windows and doors shut and to not go into their gardens due to smoke, debris and concern about potentially hazardous materials.
Inspector Katie Eustace, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I want to thank everyone affected by this fire for their patience as we understand how scary and upsetting an incident like this can be for everyone involved, so I want to say thank you to everyone who has worked with us and stayed away throughout yesterday and today.”
The NRFS said that the incident remains under investigation, and Forest Road will remain shut at the junction of Sandhurst avenue and Nottingham Road while the investigation continues.
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The company handled about 500 tonnes of material a week at the site, which is sorted onsite and graded into over 60 categories (see letsrecycle.com story).
The family-owned business was incorporated in 1994 and employed around 170 people. It was also a member of the Textile Recycling Association.
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