Overview
- The incident occurred Thursday at the Ward Recycling Centre on Griffon Road, sending thick smoke over Ilkeston and prompting advice to keep windows and doors closed.
- Derbyshire Fire & Rescue said the cause was accidental after an on‑scene investigation and subsequent reinspections.
- Crews from multiple Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire stations deployed six engines plus an aerial ladder platform, a water carrier, and support units to bring the fire under control.
- Ward Recycling said the fire began in the vehicle depollution area, stated the site was quickly contained, and confirmed everyone on site was safe.
- Erewash Borough Council issued precautionary guidance for nearby residents, and local reporting notes a separate large fire at the same site in April believed to have involved a discarded battery.