A Ross-on-Wye Fire Crew was among 15 fire appliances from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service who tackled a blaze at a wax recycling plant on the Saxon Industrial Estate in Bromsgrove on Monday, September 19th at 6.30pm.

On arrival crews were faced with a large building which was fully engulfed in fire. The fire was also threatening to spread to adjacent units. Crews were also faced with other significant hazards including gas cylinders and a running fuel fire.

At its height a total of 15 fire appliances (65 firefighters), including specialist foam, water, aerial, environmental and command units, fought the fire.

Crews managed to contain the fire to the recycling plant and prevent significant damage to surrounding businesses.

Several workers from neighbouring units were safely evacuated and nobody was hurt at the incident.

Fire crews worked with colleagues from the Environment Agency and Public Health England to resolve the incident. The cause of the fire is as yet unknown and fire investigation is on-going.