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Hundreds of fish die after foam pollution from factory fire
In the UK, a fire at a cleaning products factory near Oldham led to a 13-foot foam wall polluting the River Tame. This incident resulted in the death of hundreds of fish, prompting concern from local residents and the Environment Agency. The fire occurred on a Sunday morning, leading to evacuations, but residents were later allowed to return home. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation for ongoing environmental impacts.

Published Aug 19, 2026