Massive blaze breaks out at Clayton Hall Landfill Site near Chorley
A major response from firefighters was prompted by the large fire at Clayton Hall Landfill Site near Chorley in the early hours of Saturday morning, with crews using two main water jets to fight the flames.
A massive fire broke out at a landfill site near Chorley in the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting a major response from firefighters.
Crews from across Lancashire were called to Clayton Hall Landfill Site on Dawson Lane in Whittle-le-Woods at around 5.40am on Saturday (November 14).
Firefighters arrived to find a substantial blaze and spent several hours tackling the flames before bringing the fire under control.
Appliances from Chorley, Leyland, Bamber Bridge and Penwortham were deployed to the scene, with crews using two main water jets to fight the fire.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 0540 hrs this morning, both L54P1 and L54P2 from Chorley Fire Station were mobilised alongside fire engines from Leyland, Bamber Bridge and Penwortham to reports of a fire at the landfill site on Dawson Lane, Whittle-le-Woods.
“On arrival, crews were met with a large fire and used two main jets to tackle the blaze.
“Both Chorley appliances returned to station just before 0900 hrs, following over three hours in attendance.
“Firefighting operations are continuing at the scene, although the fire is now believed to be under control.”
Other crews remained at the landfill site after the Chorley appliances returned to their station.