Cornwall Council is warning residents to keep their windows closed, particularly those with asthma, as a fire in a green waste recycling centre continues to burn.
The council says it is actively managing the large compost fire at the Greenspot green waste recycling centre at Higher Kergilliack Farm on the outskirts of Falmouth.
It said crews are taking appropriate action alongside partner agencies to minimise the impact to residents and the environment.
It says anyone who experiences new or worsening symptoms is advised to contact their GP.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is actively managing a large fire involving green waste in the Falmouth area,” said the council on X. “Crews are taking appropriate action alongside partner agencies to minimise the impact to residents and the environment.
“As there will be varying smoke levels for some time, residents may want to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution, particularly individuals with conditions like asthma.
“Anyone who experiences new or worsening symptoms is advised to contact their GP or NHS 111.”
Meanwhile a spokesperson for the Environment Agency said it will investigate any potential offences that may have been committed.
“The Environment Agency is working as part of the multi-agency group to manage any impacts to the environment and investigate any potential offences that may have been committed,” they said.
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The farmer who runs Greenspot has said sorry to the people of Falmouth after ‘vile’ thick “evil smelling” smoke covered the town at the weekend.
Neil Pengelly said he’d like to apologise to people about the smoke which was caused, he said, by compost being set on fire without his knowledge.
People living in Eve Parc area nearby complained about a really strong “vile” smell that left them with a sore throat and everything stinking.
People complained they had difficulty breathing in some cases, especially people who suffer from breathing conditions.
The smoke was reported all over Falmouth and Penryn and people have been warned it may take a while for it to be brought under control and put out and to expect more smoke in the meantime.
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