Fire crews respond to blaze at recycling centre

Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a recycling centre in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said six crews were sent to the business, which is located near the A46 in Cotgrave, on Wednesday.

The service said its control room received a large number of calls about the fire.

A spokesperson confirmed that the fire was located at a metal recycling plant.

The service said in an update the fire had been contained but a large smoke plume remained.

Local residents have been urged to close windows and doors and avoid the area.

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