Backwell recycling centre skip blaze tackled by fire crews

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Image caption, A fire broke out at the recycling centre in the Church Town area of Backwell

Firefighters have tackled a fire that broke out at a recycling centre in Backwell.

Four fire crews were sent to the site site in Coles Quarry, Church Town, at around 10:15 BST where they found a skip "well alight".

Two water jets and a high-pressure hose reel were used to tackle the blaze, Avon Fire and Rescue Service said.

A spokeswoman for the service confirmed at 13:45 BST that the fire had been "safely extinguished".

The recycling centre is currently closed.

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