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Asbestos fear at Siteserv fire on Llandow Industrial Estate | |
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Police warn residents living within a two-mile radius of a "significant" blaze at a recycling plant to keep doors and windows shut amid fears asbestos could be burning. | |
Officers say the fire at Siteserv on the Llandow Industrial Estate, Vale of Glamorgan, could burn for two days. | |
The fire broke out at 19:20 GMT on Tuesday and 45 firefighters attended. | |
Investigators are expected at the plant on Wednesday. | |
A South Wales Police spokesman said: "The premises ablaze has asbestos in the roof and, as a precautionary measure, residents within a two-mile radius, particularly in the direction of Llantwit Major and Southerndown, are requested to keep their doors and windows closed. | |
"The following premises in the nearby vicinity are likely to be affected and visitors and employees may experience some inconvenience as a result - Powercafe, BPLG UK, Llandow Circuit, Keyline Products, QU paving, and JWB Recycling." | |
South Wales Fire and Rescue said it sent 12 engines and six water ladders. | South Wales Fire and Rescue said it sent 12 engines and six water ladders. |
Scenes of crime and fire investigators are expected at the plant on Wednesday. | Scenes of crime and fire investigators are expected at the plant on Wednesday. |
Siteserv was set up more than 16 years ago by brothers Nigel and Philip England. | Siteserv was set up more than 16 years ago by brothers Nigel and Philip England. |
Earlier this year they went on trial at Cardiff Crown Court accused of illegally dumping waste on the site. | Earlier this year they went on trial at Cardiff Crown Court accused of illegally dumping waste on the site. |
Nigel, 50, and Phillip, 61, argued they were allowed to fill in a 100m-wide (328 ft) hole to make it more manageable for crops. | Nigel, 50, and Phillip, 61, argued they were allowed to fill in a 100m-wide (328 ft) hole to make it more manageable for crops. |
They were found not guilty of 11 charges at the end of their trial in August. | They were found not guilty of 11 charges at the end of their trial in August. |