Landfill and Recycling Centre Fire in Scotland

A large-scale fire continues to burn at the Ladybank Waste Facility near Lower Melville Wood in Fife, Scotland, following an outbreak on 12 May 2026 at a waste transfer and recycling site. The incident has persisted for several days, with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews maintaining continuous operations to contain and extinguish hotspots across an extensive area of burning waste.

The fire has generated significant smoke plumes affecting nearby communities and transport corridors, prompting public health advisories for residents to remain indoors and keep windows and doors closed where smoke is present. Earlier stages of the incident resulted in disruption to the A92 and surrounding road networks. The recycling centre and waste transfer operations remain closed while emergency response and safety assessments continue.