People warned to close doors and windows as fire breaks out at Backwell recycling centre

The fire broke out in a garden waste container. Credit: BPM Media

People are being urged to close their doors and windows due to a fire at a recycling centre in North Somerset.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service says crews from Nailsea, Bedminster, Yatton and Paulton are at Backwell Recycling Centre.

"Please avoid the area as our crews work, and be assured we are on the scene," a spokesperson said.

"We advise local residents to keep their windows closed."

People are being turned away from the recycling centre, which is closed. Credit: ITV

A North Somerset Council spokesperson said the fire started in a garden waste container.

"The fire brigade are on site and the centre is closed for now," they added.

"We will update as soon as the site re-opens. Please avoid the area until it is safe to return."

They added that Portishead recycling centre is always closed on Tuesdays but Weston-super-Mare's recycling centre is open.

More to follow.