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Fire crews continue to battle Sherburn tyre blaze

Fire crews are at the scene of a fire at a recycling plant. A large amount of tyres are on fire in Sherburn in Elmet

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Residents urged to remain vigilant as smoke plume predicted to lower

Local residents living near the scene of a huge tyre fire in North Yorkshire are being urged to remain vigilant and take precautions as the smoke plume is predicted to lower.

Although the general risk remains low, a drop in wind strength combined with fog conditions could result in the smoke plume lowering in the local area.

Public Health England is repeating its advice that people should stay away from the smoke.

"With this type of situation, which can be hard to predict due to weather conditions, our advice is to stay alert, take precautions and stay indoors to avoid coming into contact with the smoke. If you or someone you know begins to feel unwell due to the possible effects of smoke, please seek medical attention immediately if you have health concerns."

– Superintendent Andy McMillan of North Yorkshire Police

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