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Big Fire on Astonfields
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Oil from the fire has been retained in a reservoir outside the Schott building, and a fireman has advised that it should be cleared by this afternoon. Access to the building has been limited.
Also affected Schotts main switchboard landlines, so if anyone is having trouble trying to contact any other businesses on the estate, they might have phone connections down as well.
Also affected Schotts main switchboard landlines, so if anyone is having trouble trying to contact any other businesses on the estate, they might have phone connections down as well.
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The latest statement about Astonfields from Staffordshirefire.gov...
Here is the latest update from the various agencies involved with the fire at Astonfields Industrial Estate.
Director of Response at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Rob Barber said: "The fire at Astonfields Industrial Estate has been contained overnight and is under control. There are now two appliances at the scene compared to 12 when the incident was at its height. We are currently carrying out a joint investigation with the police to determine the cause of the blaze and are working with partners as part of the recovery operation. We are continuing to encourage residents to keep doors and windows closed and would urge any businesses in the area who need help and advice to contact our business support team on
bst@staffordshirefire.gov.uk "
Supt Steve Morrey, from Staffordshire Police, said: "The cordon has now significantly reduced and is just around the area affected by fire. Traffic is also flowing along Astonfields Road and part of Drummond Road after closures were lifted. We are now carrying out a joint investigation with our colleagues at the fire service to establish the cause of the fire. We would like to thank residents and traders for their patience and understanding whilst work continues at the scene."
Marc Lidderth, Environment Manager for Environment Agency, said: "The Environment Agency has a team working across various sites to contain any possible pollution from yesterday’s fire in Stafford. We are using tankers to pump oil from the River Sow, as well as making use of booms and absorbents, where appropriate. We also have our Air Quality Monitoring Team out in the local area where they’re measuring the smoke impact and advising on any health risks. We have not seen any significant decrease in oxygen levels in watercourses surrounding the incident and have had no reports of dead fish or fish in distress. Our priority, working alongside our resilience partners, is to minimise any impact on the community and the environment from pollution. We have received reports of some wildlife in distress near Lammescote Road, Stafford. These have been passed to the RSPCA who are attending the site. Members of the public who have any concerns on environment impacts can ring the Environment Agency incident hotline on 0800 807060."
Leader of Staffordshire County Council Philip Atkins said: "Following yesterday’s fire in Stafford, we can confirm that the two schools closed as a precautionary measure are now open. The recycling centre in Stafford is also operating as normal today. We are continuing to work closely with emergency services and the Environment Agency on the aftermath of the fire, and are assisting local businesses to help aid them in their recovery."
Dr David Kirrage, Health Protection consultant for Public Health England in the West Midlands, said: "Air quality was monitored yesterday evening and this morning, and the analysis shows that the air quality has returned to normal background conditions. We understand that despite continued low level burning on site, the plume is much reduced and has dispersed into the atmosphere due to local weather conditions. In light of this, there is currently no increased risk to public health for local residents who wish to open their windows and doors. We will continue to monitor the situation in partnership with other agencies and update information and advice as appropriate."
Will Conaghan, Stafford Borough Council spokesman, said: "We arranged for some of those evacuated from their homes to be accommodated overnight. We will be checking on them as they return home today. We will be working with the businesses that were directly affected by the fire to offer support and help in providing alternative accommodation if it is required. Officers have been visiting the other businesses on the industrial estate to ensure they are ok and asking them to contact us if they need any assistance following the incident. Our streetscene team will be cleaning up any mess left on roads and streets around the site."
http://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/3815.asp
Here is the latest update from the various agencies involved with the fire at Astonfields Industrial Estate.
Director of Response at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Rob Barber said: "The fire at Astonfields Industrial Estate has been contained overnight and is under control. There are now two appliances at the scene compared to 12 when the incident was at its height. We are currently carrying out a joint investigation with the police to determine the cause of the blaze and are working with partners as part of the recovery operation. We are continuing to encourage residents to keep doors and windows closed and would urge any businesses in the area who need help and advice to contact our business support team on
bst@staffordshirefire.gov.uk "
Supt Steve Morrey, from Staffordshire Police, said: "The cordon has now significantly reduced and is just around the area affected by fire. Traffic is also flowing along Astonfields Road and part of Drummond Road after closures were lifted. We are now carrying out a joint investigation with our colleagues at the fire service to establish the cause of the fire. We would like to thank residents and traders for their patience and understanding whilst work continues at the scene."
Marc Lidderth, Environment Manager for Environment Agency, said: "The Environment Agency has a team working across various sites to contain any possible pollution from yesterday’s fire in Stafford. We are using tankers to pump oil from the River Sow, as well as making use of booms and absorbents, where appropriate. We also have our Air Quality Monitoring Team out in the local area where they’re measuring the smoke impact and advising on any health risks. We have not seen any significant decrease in oxygen levels in watercourses surrounding the incident and have had no reports of dead fish or fish in distress. Our priority, working alongside our resilience partners, is to minimise any impact on the community and the environment from pollution. We have received reports of some wildlife in distress near Lammescote Road, Stafford. These have been passed to the RSPCA who are attending the site. Members of the public who have any concerns on environment impacts can ring the Environment Agency incident hotline on 0800 807060."
Leader of Staffordshire County Council Philip Atkins said: "Following yesterday’s fire in Stafford, we can confirm that the two schools closed as a precautionary measure are now open. The recycling centre in Stafford is also operating as normal today. We are continuing to work closely with emergency services and the Environment Agency on the aftermath of the fire, and are assisting local businesses to help aid them in their recovery."
Dr David Kirrage, Health Protection consultant for Public Health England in the West Midlands, said: "Air quality was monitored yesterday evening and this morning, and the analysis shows that the air quality has returned to normal background conditions. We understand that despite continued low level burning on site, the plume is much reduced and has dispersed into the atmosphere due to local weather conditions. In light of this, there is currently no increased risk to public health for local residents who wish to open their windows and doors. We will continue to monitor the situation in partnership with other agencies and update information and advice as appropriate."
Will Conaghan, Stafford Borough Council spokesman, said: "We arranged for some of those evacuated from their homes to be accommodated overnight. We will be checking on them as they return home today. We will be working with the businesses that were directly affected by the fire to offer support and help in providing alternative accommodation if it is required. Officers have been visiting the other businesses on the industrial estate to ensure they are ok and asking them to contact us if they need any assistance following the incident. Our streetscene team will be cleaning up any mess left on roads and streets around the site."
http://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/3815.asp
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For once, it's not your fault - I would like to think that somebody might have read it all before it was issued..
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Pearl Brook at Lammascote Road smells of a weird chemical smell and has lots of booms and/or desiccant stuff in bags to soak up whatever is in it by the entrance to the culvert. The brook that runs along the rear of the ASDA car park smells the same and has nothing in it to soak up the pollutant, there is even a rainbow oil like pattern showing on the surface. Suspect that despite what has been said it hasn't all been contained yet.
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I suspect a good deal passed downstream before much happened in the way of containment. At 6pm last night, there was the tiniest absorbent barrage that I've ever seen in the brook as it passes under Astonfields Road - and an EA bloke on the phone opposite the entrance to Peter James Court.
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staffordjas
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I thought I must have mis-read the first statement from the Fire & Rescue service when I came to the councillors statement. Glad you pointed it out as well.
Anyone know if the little missing kitten has been found safe?
littleme
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There's been no update on FB although several people have asked...
staffordjas
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When hubby arrived at 7.30am this morning the booms were on the mobile library carpark, and the entrance to the Schott carpark. The carparks were full of water, with slurry, oil and all sorts of other chemical stuff floating in it. They were waiting for some tankers to arrive so they could start pumping it out .
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Just a little to say about the fire! Saw it from Silkmore Lane area before 9, walking dog; thought firstly it may be St Georges again! Became clear as minutes passed, obvious a significant quantity of combustable material involved,i.e. large amount of black smoke. Was very glad no one was injured, and delighted that Rangers social club came to the help of it's community at a time of need. Blue watch Stafford were involved, and with 70 firefighters there, they must have drained the county. Oh sorry, little bit of politics! 
To be fair, far fewer incidents involving fire these days! Less fire related fatalities and injuries as a result. Smoke alarms, less coal fires, ect. Less vehicle related injuries also. Improved vehicle safety, air bags, ect However with 70 fire crew at this incident, a major incident somewhere else would have, left the county pretty short! But that has probably always been the case, just a question of degree. Of course you can't have lots of highly trained, reasonably remunerated crews, and their very expensive equipment, training or doing community fire safety; conducting school / factory visits, home advice, fitting smoke alarms, ect. But god help you if you had been involved in a serious multi vehicle accident, factory fire or accident! 
Them's the brakes, there wasn't! I am sure the maths have been done by better folk than me!
To be fair, far fewer incidents involving fire these days! Less fire related fatalities and injuries as a result. Smoke alarms, less coal fires, ect. Less vehicle related injuries also. Improved vehicle safety, air bags, ect However with 70 fire crew at this incident, a major incident somewhere else would have, left the county pretty short! But that has probably always been the case, just a question of degree. Of course you can't have lots of highly trained, reasonably remunerated crews, and their very expensive equipment, training or doing community fire safety; conducting school / factory visits, home advice, fitting smoke alarms, ect. But god help you if you had been involved in a serious multi vehicle accident, factory fire or accident! Them's the brakes, there wasn't! I am sure the maths have been done by better folk than me!
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