Fire Incident at Mid UK Recycling Plant Near Ancaster

At the Mid UK Recycling facility in Barkston Heath, near Ancaster, fire crews are still present as of 8:10 AM, following an incident reported shortly after 9 AM on Wednesday. Eight fire appliances, along with specialized units including a high volume pump and aerial ladder platform, were deployed to manage the situation.

Roads in the vicinity, including High Dike and Heath Lane junctions, were closed due to smoke. By Thursday morning, the fire was reported under control, with four relief crews remaining on site. Continued monitoring indicates that the incident, while contained, is still ongoing.