Landfill site closed after major fire tackled by over 40 firefighters
A major fire has closed a landfill site in Fife.
At the height of the blaze, multiple fire appliances were at the scene at the Lower Melville Wood site, near Ladybank, on Tuesday afternoon.
Fife Council is expected to update plans on its re-opening later today.
The huge blaze broke around 1.45pm prompting a major response from the emergency services. More than 40 firefighters were sent to the scene.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched nine appliances from Kirkcaldy Cupar, Lochgelly, Methil, St Andrews, and Glenrothes, with two attending from Dundee.
The A92 was closed to traffic as smoke rose high above the road. The B937 was also shut between Eden Bridge and the A91.
A spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 1.35pm on Tuesday to reports of a fire at a landfill site near Ladybank, At its height, operations control mobilised nine appliances and specialist resources to the scene. Nearby residents were asked to close windows and doors as a precaution. There were no reported casualties, and crews remain at the scene.”
Fife Council said the site was closed “for the time being” adding: “This may have a knock-on effect for waste collections and bulky uplifts in the area. We will keep customers updated here on service disruptions and when we expect to be able to reopen.”