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Massive Fire Engulfs Recycling Site in Corby | Leicester News
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A massive fire erupted in Corby around 2 PM, sending a colossal smoke plume visible from 20 miles away—including the University of Leicester campus. The blaze, at Recycleforce on the Earlstrees Industrial Estate, involved 500 tonnes of burning recycling waste and was accompanied by explosions, forcing nearby businesses and a nursery to evacuate. Ten fire engines and two aerial units are battling the flames, while police shut down roads and issued smoke warnings for Leicestershire residents to stay indoors and avoid the area. This is a major emergency requiring heavy resources—stay tuned for updates.
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