Fire at waste and recycling processing centre in Haverhill

A large fire has broken out at a waste and recycling processing facility in Falconer Road in Haverhill. (Incident Ref: 030242)
Ongoing
Location: Falconer Road, Haverhill
29 August 2026
Time: 9:46pm
Incident type: Fire
Attending stations: Haverhill, Clare, Bury St Edmunds, Long Melford, Wickhambrook, Newmarket, Ixworth

A large fire has broken out at a waste and recycling processing centre in Falconer Road in Haverhill. 6 fire engines, an aerial ladder and two water carriers are in use to tackle the blaze. Approximately 400 tonnes of building waste is align in the contained building.

Update (30 August, 2:50am)

Due to smoke from the site, people living close by are advised to keep doors and windows closed.