Scunthorpe: Crews tackle blaze at recycling centre

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Firefighter tackling fire at a building behind Northern Waste RecyclingImage source, Snaith Fire Station
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Eight crews were called to the blaze shortly before 22:00 BST on Saturday

Crews have been at the scene of a large recycling plant fire in North Lincolnshire.

About 40 firefighters were called to the blaze on Park Farm Road in Scunthorpe just before 22:00 BST on Saturday.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews remained on site on Sunday fighting the flames at the rear of Northern Waste.

The service has asked people to avoid the area where possible.

Image source, Snaith Fire Station
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Fire crews remained at the site of the fire on Sunday

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