Eighty firefighters tackle blaze at recycling facility
Eight appliances have been sent to the scene
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About 80 firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze at a recycling facility in Nottinghamshire.
The fire on Jockey Lane, Elkesley, was reported to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) at about 19:43 BST on Wednesday.
A NFRS spokesperson said eight appliances had been sent to the incident.
They added: "We are likely to be in attendance for a number of hours."
Jockey Lane is closed in both directions while the incident is being dealt with, NFRS said.
Anyone living nearby is advised to keep doors and windows closed.
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