Aerosol Can Causes Major Explosion at Hills Waste Solutions

January 19, 2023

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A "significant" explosion was captured at a recycling facility in Wiltshire, England.

An unemptied aerosol can exploded, causing a fire on December 23. This is one of "hundreds" of waste fires that occur across England each year, which are mainly caused by items such as aerosol cans and batteries.

The incident was caught on cameras at the facility. No injuries were reported.

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