Fire crews worked to extinguish a blaze involving a large pile of organic material. The fire produced heavy smoke that was visible from a distance. Certain conditions can cause this type of material to ignite without an external source of fire.

Heat can build up inside large piles of material as it breaks down, and if this heat becomes trapped, it can reach a high enough temperature to cause a fire. This type of incident is rare, but it can pose a fire risk.

Drivers were advised to avoid a nearby road while crews worked to put out the fire. Further details about the incident are available from the source.