Date: 24th June, 2026
Time: 8.48pm
Description: We were called to the waste transfer site at Compton Bassett for approx. 40 tonnes of partially processed domestic and commercial waste on fire. Crews from Calne, Devizes (x2) and Chippenham extinguished the fire, with support the Royal Wootton Bassett water carrier and a support unit from Swindon. Approx 60 tonnes of waste was moved away from the fire by on-site staff and machinery. The stop was at 1.11am.
Location: Hills Waste Solutions - Honeyball Household Recycling Centre, Calne, UK