Fire crews are expected to remain at the Elstow Waste Transfer Site throughout the weekend as a controlled burn continues following a large fire that broke out on Friday night (4 July).
As of Sunday morning (6 July), the A6 between Wixams and the A421 remains closed. Diversions are currently in effect but are due to be reviewed today.
Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service confirmed they were called to the site just before 9pm and have since been working alongside the Environment Agency, UK Health and Security Agency, Bedfordshire Police, and Bedford Borough Council to manage the incident.
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A controlled burn has been implemented to manage the fire safely and will be reviewed later today (Saturday, 5 July). The A6 between Wixams and the A421 remains closed, with diversions in place.
The Fire Service and the UK Health and Security Agency are monitoring smoke from the fire. Residents in the immediate area are advised to keep doors and windows closed and avoid the area affected by the smoke plume.
Local drone pilot, Lester Jay, has also shared this video from the site on his Drone Witness YouTube channel.
This is a moving story and may be updated as further information becomes available.
