Three fire engines attend bin lorry fire on Lincoln Close in Woolston
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was informed of the incident on Lincoln Close in Woolston shortly before 7am.
Rubbish was removed from the vehicle and a hose reel jet was used to put out the fire.
🔥 We've had another fire in one of our bin wagons in Woolston today, caused by a battery pack from a hoover.
✖️ Never put batteries in any bin as they can start a fire or explode when crushed
♻️ Large batteries should be taken to your nearest recycling centre for disposal pic.twitter.com/0oVqHb3oap[1]
— Warrington Borough Council (@WarringtonBC) August 8, 2023[2]A spokesman for the fire service said: “It is believed to have been caused by a discarded vacuum cleaner battery.”
Following the incident, Warrington Fire Station said: “Incorrect disposal of lithium ion batteries are resulting in more and more fires in bins and waste disposal sites across Cheshire.
“Please be aware when disposing.”
The scene of the fire on Lincoln Close (Image: Sophie Hilton)
The Warrington Borough Council website advises residents to never put batteries in any of your bins.
You can take batteries to a community recycling centre or to your local Livewire library to dispose of them safely.
For more information about what you can and cannot put in your bins, visit warrington.gov.uk/what-you-can-put-your-black-blue-and-green-bin
References
- ^ pic.twitter.com/0oVqHb3oap (t.co)
- ^ August 8, 2023 (twitter.com)