Firefighters called to Bolton waste recycling blaze

It has been reported that a fire which broke out at a waste recycling plant in Blackrod on Tuesday night required around 60 firefighters to get it under control.

Fire crews were called to the blaze at the recycling plant on Station Road in the village, which is close to the M61 motorway, shortly before 8pm.

The fire on the plant site caused black smoke to drift across the busy motorway, but no injuries were reported.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are now investigating the cause of the blaze at the waste recycling plant.

When a fire breaks out at a plant such as this one, it is imperative for employees to follow all the procedures that are in place in terms of evacuation and fire safety.

As it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the safety of workers when on site, it is necessary to ensure there are designated personnel who are trained to be competent at fire safety and know what to do in the case of a fire.

There are fire safety training courses now available to make sure that this is always the case. Your staff will be trained in reducing the risk of fire on the premises and to manage fire safety for the site.