Fire crews tackled an early morning blaze at the Walpole landfill site between Highbridge and Bridgwater on Wednesday (April 1st).
Three crews and a water carrier from Bridgwater along with other specialist vehicles were in attendance at a fire involving the landfill shortly after 6.20am.
“The smoke plume was visible from the M5 and possibly Bridgwater. Nearby residents were advised to keep their doors and windows closed as a precaution.”
A Viridor spokeswoman confirmed the fire was extinguished at 9.30am and added the site would remain closed for the day.
