Fire at Leicester Recycling Center

0:00It's April 9th, Lester news today starts now, AI powered and ready. Firefighters jumped on a blaze at Lester's Freeman's Common Recycling Center right from the early hours of Thursday, April 9th. It kicked off around 124 a.m., lighting up two big skips and sending thick smoke billowing over the whole city. Crews hit it hard with two main jets to knock down the flames and stop it spreading. But that second skip kept flaring back up, forcing them to shut the site down for the full day. That closure hits residents who rely on it, especially since it's the main spot for stuff like asbestos and garden chemicals. The backup option, gypsum close about five miles northeast, stays open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. but skips those hazardous items. City Council folks confirmed Freeman's Common should bounce back Friday, April 10th. They've reached out to the fire service, digging into what sparked the whole thing. For now, if you're hauling recyclables, swing by gypsum close to keep things moving, you'll stay tuned as more details drop.