W&S Recycling fire in Poole investigation under way

The fire involving waste material was extinguished after about four hours

An investigation has begun into a fire involving 300 tonnes of waste material at a Dorset recycling firm.

More than 30 firefighters were sent to W&S Recycling, on the Nuffield Industrial Estate in Poole, at about 15:45 BST on Saturday.

The fire service warned residents nearby to keep doors and windows closed because of plumes of black smoke.

Crews left the scene at about 19:30 BST. There were no reports of any injuries.

Residents near the fire were warned to keep doors and windows closed

Eight fire engines were on the scene at the height of the blaze