1500 tonnes of tires on fire at Roxholm, UK

ERJ staff report (BC)

Sleaford, UK - Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is tackling a blaze involving 1500 tonnes of tires near Sleaford, reports Alex Colman of Sleaford People.

The incident on Roxholm Road, Roxholm was reported at 5:30am on 4 January.

Firefighters are tackling the blaze with one main water jet.

They believe there is no threat to the local area from toxic fumes and the UK Environment Agency is working to prevent pollution of nearby watercourses.