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Major fire at recycling centre for second time in two months

Major fire at recycling centre for second time in two months
BBC Scotland Wednesday 22 July 2026, 13:54 UTC 1 min read
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A previous blaze at the site in Fife burned for two weeks in May.

A previous blaze at the site in Fife burned for two weeks in May.
Fife (LOCATION)
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