Large Corby fire breaks out at metal recycling plant

Firefighters have remained at a metal recycling plant where a blaze broke out.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Gretton Brook Road, Corby, at 05:44 GMT on Thursday.

Residents were warned by the service to keep all "windows and doors closed" due to large smoke plumes.

"We have two appliances still on scene and crews are making steady progress with the fire now being damped down," a fire service spokesperson said.

"We will remain on site for a number of hours into the evening and would once again like to thank residents and businesses for their ongoing patience."

Four crews attended the scene.

Residents near Priors Hall in Corby had received warnings to keep windows and doors closed.

One crew from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended with three from Northamptonshire.

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