Firefighters tackle ‘severe fire’ at Edinburgh recycling plant

 

A firefighter helps reel in a hose at the Biffa plant

By Martin Graham

SMOKE from a major fire at a recycling plant in Edinburgh could be seen from as far away as Fife yesterday.

Six fire engines and four special appliances were deployed to bring the fire at the Biffa plant on West Shore Road under control.

At its height there were eight firefighters in breathing apparatus inside the building.

The intensity of the flames was enough to cause part of the roof to collapse directly above the centre of the fire, and there was evidence that the steel structure of the building had buckled and warped in the heat.

Speaking at the scene, Fire Group Manager Robert Taylor said: “We got the call at around 5.25am and personnel from Crewe Toll responded initially.

Pup found dumped in with rubbish

Biffa with animal care assistant Georgina Morris

By Cara Sulieman

A CALLOUS owner is being hunted after abandoning a young puppy in a bin cupboard.

The eight-week-old pup was rescued after a resident in the high rise flats heard his cries and went to have a look.

The black and white collie cross – named Biffa by staff at the Scottish SPCA – had been put in a box and left in the cupboard at an Edinburgh high rise.

He was found on Monday and has since been recovering at the charity’s rehoming centre in Dumbarton where he has become a hit with staff.