An aerial view of Blenheim, New Zealand. Photo: 123RF
Marlborough District Council are warning residents to be cautious of residual smoke after a Blenheim rubbish treatment plant blaze.
Fire crews were called to the Resource Recovery Centre in Wither Road at 2:50pm on Thursday.
Over two and a half hours later the council said the blaze was still burning, with it taking possibly three to four hours before it is put out completely.
All staff were evacuated and were safe.
The council said the cause of the fire was not yet known and a investigation team has been called.
The facility, and the dump shop will remain closed until further notice.
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