Huge blaze at Scotland waste facility carries into its FIFTH day with fears flames could spread to another site

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A huge blaze at a waste facility in Scotland has entered its fifth day, with fears the flames could spread to another site.Fire crews remain at the landfill near Ladybank and are still dealing with the incident.The alarm was first raised at about 1.35pm on Tuesday at the Ladybank Waste Facility near Lower Melville Wood.At the height of the incident, 12 appliances and specialist resources were dealing with the blaze.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two appliances and specialist resources remained at the scene.A spokesman said: "There is still firefighting ongoing."Locals have been advised to close all windows and doors to prevent the smell of smoke.No casualties have been reported.It is currently unclear what has sparked the huge fire.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has warned it could take until the start of next week to fully extinguish the fire.Fife Council said the waste transfer and processing facility remains closed while...

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