Fire crews summoned after incidents at two separate recycling units in Milton Keynes

Fire crews were summoned after incidents at two separate recycling units in Milton Keynes on Friday (10/07).

Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue confirmed crews attended blazes at recycling facilities in Bleak Hall and Newport Pagnell, both of which broke out on Friday afternoon.

The Bleak Hall blaze broke out at around 1:30pm with one crew from Broughton, one crew from Newport Pagnell and one crew from Winslow attending the incident.

Fire crews confirmed they were dealing with a fire at a waste recycling centre, involving a large refuse container measuring approximately 8 metres by 2 metres and containing waste metal.

Firefighters used two sets of breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one main jet to extinguish the fire

On‑site staff assisted by emptying the container using a mechanical grab, allowing crews to fully extinguish remaining hotspots.

Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to monitor temperatures, which reduced to safe levels.

The second incident then broke out at the Newport Pagnell site at around 5pm, with a serious blaze confirmed by fire crews. At the height of the fire there were four fire engines, one water carrier, and one officer in attendance.

The crews attending were from Olney, Newport Pagnell and Aylesbury stations, along with additional crews from Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire’s fire services.

Firefighters who attended the situation used a hose reel jet, two main jets, two sets of breathing apparatus and an onsite mechanical vehicle.

Firefighters left the scene of the Newport Pagnell fire at around 10:30pm, with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue confirming crews returned over night to carry out re-inspections and check for hotspots.