Firefighters from the Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to a blaze at the EMR (European Metal Recycling) scrapyard in Middlesbrough in the early hours of 28 March 2026. The incident at the Riverside Park Industrial Estate, located near the A66, was reported at 03:47.
Four fire engines were dispatched to the scene from Grangetown, Middlesbrough, and Stockton fire stations to bring the fire under control. Crews used multiple hose jets, including two 45mm jets and one 70mm jet, to suppress the flames at the industrial site.
The response to this incident comes just two days after the fire service announced the addition of a new modular foam cannon system to their fleet. As reported, this new equipment was specifically acquired to improve how crews handle large-scale industrial fires and incidents involving hazardous materials.
Middlesbrough has seen several significant fires at industrial and scrap recycling facilities in recent years, including a major blaze at a yard on Hope Street, Haverton Hill in May 2025. Local authorities continue to monitor the impact of these industrial sites on the surrounding area.
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