Three crews, two from West Ashland and one from Broughton were mobilised alongside an Aerial Appliance from West Ashland and two officers, following reports of a fire at a single-storey commercial scrap metal building, approximately 30meters x 15meters in size, located within a scrap yard.
The fire involved lithium-ion and lead-ion batteries, there was also presence of asbestos within the building structure.
Firefighters isolated the electrical supply and deployed an environmental grab pack and onsite interceptors to contain water run-off. Environmental Health was notified due to the hazardous materials involved.
Firefighters used the following equipment and procedures:
- Four sets of breathing apparatus
- One main jet
- Thermal imaging camera
- Aerial Appliance (West Ashland)
- Decontamination procedures due to asbestos exposure
The roof and external cladding sustained approximately 20% fire damage. Thames Valley Police were also in attendance.
Crews remained on scene for an extended period to carry out damping down operations and monitor for residual hotspots.
A fire investigation officer was also requested.