Work is ongoing to keep a warehouse at Rockcliffe Industrial Estate under careful review following a recent fire.

A meeting with representatives from the Environment Agency, Carlisle City Council Environmental Health, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and North West Recycling took place on Monday November 22.

Following assessment of the controlled burn, it was confirmed that the approach to leave the remains of the fire burning on site currently, remains the correct course of action.

A structural engineer has attended the site to assess the building structure and advised on a plan to dismantle it in a safe and controlled manner allowing safe access to the contents.

Northwest Recycling have cleared an area of the warehouse ahead of laying a temporary road surface, enabling plant equipment to have full access to the site.

Specialist hydraulic cutting equipment has also been sourced to support the dismantling of the collapsed steel structure.

On Thursday November 25, a further meeting will take place to review the situation again and confirm next steps.

Tactics will likely change to dispose of the waste.

Locals are advised the change in approach is likely to generate additional smoke in the short term, which is anticipated, but required in order to progress with the safe clearance of the site.

Subject to a final decision on Thursday, work is likely to take place from Thursday into the weekend and residents are advised to keep all windows and doors closed during this period as a precautionary measure.