Doncaster: Up to 45 firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze

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Image caption, Firefighters were called to the waste recycling centre at about 17:15, the fire service said

People living near a fire in Doncaster are being told to keep their windows closed as firefighters tackle the blaze.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue was called to reports of flames at a waste recycling centre on Balby Carr Bank at about 17:15 GMT.

About 45 firefighters are at the scene, the service added.

Local residents are being told there is a "large smoke plume" and people should avoid the area.

The fire service said it expected to be at the scene for a "significant length of time", with the blaze involving different metals and industrial waste covering an area of about 43,000 sq ft (4,000 sq m).

"An investigation into the the cause of the fire will begin once the fire has been fully extinguished," a spokesman added.

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