Fire crews tackle scrap yard blaze

Water hoses directed towards an area a few metres wide of orange flames and smoke next to a blue skipImage source, Hampshire & IoW Fire and Rescue Service
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Crews were called to Government Road early on Monday

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Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a scrap yard in Hampshire.

Emergency services were called to the vehicle recycling facility in Government Road, Aldershot, at about 06:00 BST.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said crews and support vehicles from four stations were being assisted by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service.

Black smoke is filling the air and residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed.

Image source, Hampshire & IoW Fire and Rescue Service
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Residents have been told to keep windows and doors closed

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