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Fire crews tackle blaze at Portesham car scrapyard

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Eight fire engines and two water carriers were sent to the scrapyard on Monday evening

Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a car scrapyard.

The fire, involving scrap vehicles and metal, started off Bramdon Lane, Portesham in Dorset, shortly before 19:00 BST on Monday.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews worked overnight to bring the blaze under control.

Residents in the area were asked to keep their windows and doors closed as large plumes of smoke billowed from the site.

At its height, eight crews and two water carriers were sent to the scene.

The service said the fire was now out and the cause is not yet known.

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