Hampshire fire crews rush to Veolia waste management site as Portsmouth commercial building ablaze
Fire crews are tackling a large fire reportedly taking place at a Portsmouth waste management facility.
According to a spokesperson from Cosham station, the incident is currently taking place at the Veolia UK Portsmouth Materials Recovery Facility in Quartremaine Road - which is home to an “energy recovery facility” or incinerator.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson told The News: “Multiple crews are in attendance at a fire in a commercial building off Quartremaine road in Portsmouth. There are currently five fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and command support vehicles on site. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using jets to tackle the fire.”
More details to follow.