500 tonnes of plastic on fire at recycling plant

Firefighters are the scene of recycling plant at Kilnhurst near Rotherham Credit: South Yorkshire Fire service

More than 40 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a recycling plant near Rotherham. Emergency services were called to the industrial premises on Wharf Road in Kilnhurst at 10am this morning. They say up to 500 tonnes of plastic are on fire - causing smoke plumes which can be seen for miles.

Residents in the area are being asked to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed.

Public transport is being diverted away from the area.

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