Firefighters tackle blaze at Caerphilly recycling plant

People living near the scene of a recycling centre fire are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed.

Fire crews have been tackling the blaze at Penallta Industrial Estate, in Hengoed, Caerphilly county since being called at 15:13 BST on Wednesday.

Pictures from the scene show smoke billowing into the sky.

A large quantity of recycling materials, machinery and a number of vehicles were caught up in the flames, South Wales fire service said.

One crew will remain at the site overnight to monitor the situation, a spokesman added.

Firefighters have been at the scene since Wednesday evening

Firefighters said the fire was "well developed" and involved 200 tonnes of metal.

They warned people on Twitter there was "an accumulation of smoke in the area".

The fire service said a large amount of recycling material, machinery and vehicles were caught in the blaze

At the scene

BBC Wales reporter Nelli Bird

There is a burning and chemical smell in the air and lots of smoke coming from the fire at SL Recycling.

The Penallta Industrial Estate is a big area with lots of units and there are some houses nearby.

Close to where the smoke can be seen, there is a huge stack of old cars.

A large crane or cherry picker also appears to be being used close to where the smoke is.

Firefighters have urged residents to close their windows and doors because of smoke