Oxfordshire fire service races to burning recycling lorry

The fire service shared an update at around 10am on Thursday, April 30, about the “smoking” recycling centre fire that is being moved from Noke to the Ewelme area in the south of the county.

It is being escorted by several fire engines and at the team’s base it will be safely dealt with.

A spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We’re currently dealing with a recycling centre lorry that is smoking and is being moved from Noke to the Ewelme area in South Oxfordshire.

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“Fire engines are escorting the vehicle back to the depot, where crews will safely deal with the issue.”

The service added that there is no need for alarm in the local area but that if members of the public see the lorry being moved, they are advised to provide crews with space.

“There’s no need to be alarmed,” said the spokesperson, “but if you see the lorry and fire engines on the road, please: slow down, close your vehicle windows, give our crews plenty of space”.

They added: “Thank you for your cooperation while we resolve this safely.”

A reason for the lorry fire is not known.