Plume of smoke in Portsmouth seen for miles around
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Blaze causes huge column of smoke over Hampshire
Firefighters are dealing with a huge blaze at a metal recycling plant in Portsmouth.
Crews from Southsea, Cosham and Southampton are tackling the fire at European Metal Recycling Ltd, in Dundas Spur.
The alarm was raised around 8.45am this morning.
The smoke is not thought to be toxic but residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
Social media has been full of images of the large column of black smoke rising over the city.
It can be seen from as far afield as Selsey and the Isle of Wight. Please keep your pictures coming into us at itvnewsmeridian@itv.com
Police are at the scene and have set up road blocks to stop traffic getting near the site. The force says the fire is not posing a risk to anyone’s property and no-one is in danger.
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