1. Firefighters tackling North Yorkshire recycling centre blazepublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 7 June 2021

    About 30 firefighters have been tackling a large blaze overnight at a recycling centre in the South Duffield area of Selby in North Yorkshire.

    Fire at North DuffieldImage source, Station Manager, Tony Walker

    These images of the fire at Lowmoor Road were taken by Station Manager Tony Walker., external

    At its height six fire engines and an aerial platform were needed to tackle the blaze.

    Fire at North DuffieldImage source, Station Manager, Tony Walker

    Fire crews are expected to be at the site for some time.

    People are being warned to avoid the area and to keep doors and windows closed when possible.

    Fire at North DuffieldImage source, Station Manager, Tony Walker

    A spokesperson for the service said: "Good progress is being made. The incident is being scaled down from six appliances to three."