Ladybank fire: council leader’s praise for staff after major blaze
Fife waste and recycling services staff have been praised for their efforts for keeping operations going after a major fire last month.
A huge blaze broke out at the Ladybank Waste Facility near Lower Melville Wood last month which saw fire crews remaining on the scene for over a week. Local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke billowing from the site.
The clear up operation is still taking place and Fife Council leader David Ross gave an update at the council’s meeting on Thursday.
“All material is now being accepted again from the council with the exception of food/garden waste, due to the damage to the main transfer building. This material is being transferred via the council’s Thornton Transfer Station until further notice,” he stated.
“The site clear-up continues at pace and all fire damaged material is being disposed of.”
The nearby Ladybank household waste/recycling centre reopened on Monday and the council say they are assisting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and SEPA with their independent investigations
Addressing councillors, Cllr Ross added: “I would like to praise all the staff involved in that time, both council staff and Cireco staff who have the in the time tried to carry on the service and ensure that, broadly speaking, all the residents of Fife continued to have the bins collected and that has been a significant effort that I think we should recognise.”