Recycling Center Fire in Leicester: Cause Unknown

0:00It's April 9th. This is Lester News today, your AI-powered local news. Early Thursday morning, a fire ripped through a recycling center on Islington Street in Lester's Freeman's Common Neighborhood. It kicked off with two skips fully engulfed, sending smoke billowing across the area. Fire crews hit the scene fast, deploying hoses and breathing apparatus to battle the blaze. They contained it by 2.40 a.m. British summertime, getting the upper hand quick. Two officials jumped on warnings right away, urging residents to seal up doors and windows tight. They want everyone steering clear to avoid the heavy smoke hanging in the air. Crews hung around for hours after, keeping watch with thermal imaging cameras. By 5 a.m., they were still running one breathing apparatus to sniff out any hidden hot spots. No injuries reported so far, and the cause remains a mystery. Firefighters are wrapping up their checks, but Lester folks play it safe to the all clear sounds.