Firefighters tackle blaze at recycling plant

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a recycling plant in Nottingham.

Crews were called to reports of a fire at the site, in Alcester Street, Dunkirk, shortly after 04:20 BST on Sunday.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said later they were reducing the number of firefighters at the blaze, but four engines would remain there for "the next few hours at least".

They also asked people to avoid the area while they continued to tackle the fire.

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