Firefighters tackle blaze at recycling centre

Twenty firefighters in breathing apparatus were on the scene

Twenty firefighters have tackled a large fire at a recycling centre, close to a leisure and retail park.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service received a call at 05:00 GMT to a waste fire at Ling Road in Poole, near Tower Park.

Breathing apparatus, eight fire engines and a water carrier were required on the scene after reports mattresses and furniture were ablaze.

Crews have extinguished the flames but members of the public have been advised to avoid the area and local residents have been told to keep windows closed.

Firefighters remain in the area to dampen down and assist site staff.