Firefighters battle scrap fire overnight

At its height, seven fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms were at the fire in the Northam area of the city

Firefighters have worked overnight to bring a fire at a scrap recycling centre under control.

Crews were called to the fire off Millbank Street, Southampton after smoke and flames were seen coming from a building on Wednesday at 22:30 BST.

Firefighters from eight stations were sent to the blaze which involved electrical waste.

People living nearby were urged to keep their windows and doors shut as smoke from the fire wafted across the area.

Firefighters used machinery at the scrapyard to turn over and dampen the waste on fire

The fire service said the fire was brought under control in the early hours.

Crews remain at the scene to dampen down and deal with any hotspots.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said no-one was injured in the fire.