Landfill Fire in Leicestershire | Leicester News

A major landfill fire erupted in Shawell, Leicestershire, Sunday night, forcing six fire engines to battle thick smoke and prompting residents to shut windows. Fire crews returned Monday to tackle hot spots, with officials noting this isn’t the first blaze at the site this year—previous fires burned thousands of tons of waste. The cause remains unknown, but officials warn extreme dry weather increases wildfire risk, and most fires are human-caused. They urge caution outdoors and remind everyone to call 911 if spotting a fire, even if others may have already reported it. Neighboring fire services from Warwickshire and Northamptonshire lent support in the ongoing effort. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e28e12d4e9bf40ba