Crews from Blidworth and Mansfield attended a lorry fire this morning.
A disposable vape caused a fire in a waste lorry in Nottinghamshire today 2 July.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
‘To stop the fire from spreading, we made the decision alongside Newark and Sherwood District Council to get the rubbish out of the lorry and onto the road.
‘The clean up has now started by our colleagues.
‘This fire was caused by a vape not being disposed of correctly.
‘Nobody wants this on their doorstep, so we ask that you all dispose of your vapes appropriately. Always take them to a recycling centre, and never dispose of them at home.
‘Thank you to the local residents for their patience whilst we deal with this incident, and thanks to our partners at the council for their assistance.”
