'Don't throw batteries in your bin': Bedford council in warning after fire breaks out
The incident happened in the north of the borough
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Bedford Borough Council is warning residents NOT to dump their batteries in their wheelie bin after a fire broke out today (Monday).
In a post on social media, the council said: “Don’t throw batteries in bins. A fire broke out in our refuse vehicle near Upper Dean today, possibly caused by a battery.
“Please put batteries in a clear plastic bag on top of orange/black bins for recycling.”