Docks fire in Southampton

Nearly 24 hours after a fire broke out in Southampton, emergency crews are still at the scene. Smoke drifted across Western Docks yesterday as the blaze took hold of 50,000 tonnes of scrap metal.

Reporter Sion Donovan interviews Station Manager Mickey Smither about the large fire at Southampton docks which has been taking place this morning.

Firefighters have been dealing with a large scrap metal fire at Southampton docks.

The fire has been ongoing for five hours with around 40 firefighters tackling it. Plumes of smoke can be seen across the city.

Crews are now expected to remain on the scene through the day and overnight.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue say more than 30 firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at Western Docks in Southampton.

It's advising local residents to keep their windows and doors shut and stay out of the smoke where possible.