A green waste centre Greenspot responsible for plumes of vile smelling smoke hanging over Falmouth has shut down.

The Packet spoke to the wife of Mr Neil Pengelly who runs Greenspot where the compost fire has been burning for many days who confirmed that the site had closed after the Environment Agency asked it to stop taking any more green waste. She said she did not wish to say any more.

Cllr David Saunby posted on his Facebook page Falmouth Down the Years that Greenspot had closed because of the ongoing compost fire.

In the post he said: “Following the recent incident regarding the compost piles catching fire by natural combustion, or an act of arson at the GreenSpot Garden Waste Disposal Facility at Higher Kergilliack which has been offering a free service to the general public for many years has now been closed until further notice.

“A formal statement should be forthcoming in due course.”

No official confirmation has been made by either the Environment Agney, Cornwall Council or the fire service with both bodies saying it was the responsibility of the other.

Cornwall Council and Falmouth town councillor Mr Saunby, whose division covers the area, said he had been to the farm and had the news confirmed to him.

“He is very upset,” said Mr Saunby. “He has been offering this free service for 20 years to the public.

“He has been asked to make the site more secure by putting fencing up. He is very, very upset.”

The Packet has attempted to contact Mr Pengelly for confirmation but there was no response.

The smoke has cleared over Budock but is currently drifting towards Constantine.

This afternoon Cornwall Council warned 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 fire involving compost 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.

Meanwhile a spokesperson for the Environment Agency said it will investigate any potential offences that may have been committed.