LOWS LANE FIRE
I've written to the relevant Government Minister regarding the fire at Lows Lane, Stanton By Dale. The fire involving 8,000 tonnes of wood chippings interests me greatly because of the effects of the water run-off on the Erewash Canal. The Firefighters originally poured water on the fire. The water and ash seeped into the Canal took oxygen from the water and killed thousands of fish. At first it was said it would take several days to put the fire out. It took two months before a solution was found, which involved burying the ashes.
Now there is talk of prosecutions, but what about the Environment Agency that licensed the site for tipping? Will they be held to account, and who pays for the damage caused?
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