Ilkeston recycling centre fire caused by discarded battery
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding people to dispose of batteries properly
A fire at an Ilkeston recycling centre was likely caused by a discarded battery, according to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The fire took place at the Crompton Road centre on Tuesday (15th Apr) at 8.23pm.
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire firefighters worked together to extinguish the fire, leaving the scene at 7.37am the next day (16th Apr).
Eight fire engines were needed to put out the fire.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said batteries should never be thrown away with general rubbish.
Disposing of batteries properly avoids damage or puncture to the battery during transport which can lead to fires.
If a battery you are using looks damaged, you should stop using it immediately, said the fire service.
They also said that a lithium battery emitting something that looks like smoke should be reported to the fire service as soon as possible.
Here is where batteries can be disposed off properly in Derbyshire.