Huge blaze at recycling centre in Manvers
FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling a huge fire at a recycling centre in Manvers this morning.
Six fire engines are on scene at Accoil Paper on Brookfields Way.
A fire officer said there was a large amount of thick smoke in the area and urge local residents, and those in Mexborough to keep windows and doors closed whilst the blaze is ongoing.
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The officer said that the fire was surrounded and the smoke plume has reduced within the last 40 minutes, as of 8.30am.
People are being asked to avoid the area - with crews expected to be on scene for some time to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.