Doncaster fire: Investigation due into scrap metal blaze
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An investigation is due to begin into a fire at a scrap metal plant in Doncaster which has burned overnight.
Crews from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) were called to Morris Metals in Balby Carr Bank at about 19:00 BST on Friday night.
At its height, 50 firefighters were at the scene, and people were being advised to avoid the area.
A SYFR spokesperson said an investigation would start "once the fire is fully out".
He added: "The amount of smoke in the area has reduced significantly and local roads have reopened, but we're still asking local people to avoid the area and to keep their windows and doors shut."
Ten crews were at the scene when the fire began at about 19:00 BST, and three were due to remain there for most of Saturday.
Environmental impact
The Environment Agency said it was supporting the fire service as it deals with the fire.
A spokesperson said: "We're monitoring local water courses for any environmental impacts from the fire or water run off.
"Please contact us if you see any fish in distress."
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- Published22 April 2022