Fire on Hull industrial estate

Fire crews are still damping down this evening after a major blaze which broke out at a recycling plant in Hull.

Businesses had to be evacuated, affecting hundreds of workers after the fire broke out on the Sutton Fields industrial estate.

Although the investigation into the cause continues the fire service says it looks like it was started deliberately, Fiona Dwyer reports.

Around 65 firefighters are tackling a large fire at Clearway Waste in Hull.

13 engines are at the scene on Stockholm Road. Specialist officers are currently at the scene to ascertain what the material of the burning waste is.

Residents and businesses in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Hull City Council has evacuated its Stockholm Road deport following a fire on the industrial estate.

The closure of the site is on the advice of Humberside Fire and Rescue. Waste collection, highways and passenger transport services will continue, but there may be a disruption.

The council is urging people to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

Stockholm Road in Hull has been closed in both directions due to a building fire on an industrial estate.

It is also affecting Sutton Road, Copenhagen Road, Oslo Road and West Carr Lane.

Emergency services are at the scene.