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Nottinghamshire fire crews tackle recycling centre blaze

Firefighters at scene of recycling centre blaze

Fire crews have been dealing with a major blaze at a recycling centre in Nottingham.

The fire service said 12 crews were sent to the site in Abbeyfield Road, Lenton, and the road was closed.

A large cloud of smoke was visible above the city and motorists on the A52 Clifton Bridge reported smoke blowing across the carriageway.

Nearby residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution.

The fire service said crews were expected to be at the scene for several hours and possibly overnight.

Smoke from a fire at a recycling centre
A large plume of black smoke was visible from miles away
Richard MacRae Smoke from a fire at a recycling centreRichard MacRae
Nearby residents were warned to keep their doors and windows shut
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