Preston Recycling Lives fire - Latest updates with crews expected to be at the scene into the night
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The incident at the Rough Hey Industrial Estate in Preston saw smoke dominate the skies around.
Longridge Road in Preston was closed from Bluebell Way to the junction with The Hills. People were told to keep their windows and doors firmly closed, avoid the area and also J31A of the M6 due to smoke travelling over the carriageway.
We’ve got live updates as the incident develops.
Large fire breaks out in Preston
An image from a passer-by of the Recycling Lives fire
Lancashire Fire and Rescue have released footage of the fire, showing the extent of the flames at Recycling Lives
People in the vicinity are being urged to keep their windows and doors shut while Longridge Road in Preston is currently closed from Bluebell Way to the junction with The Hills. People are being asked to avoid J31A of the M6 due to smoke travelling over the carriageway.
The fire involves approximately 200 tonnes of pre shredded cars and metal, Lancashire Fire and Rescue have said. Six crews were originally at the scene but that now numbers 10, with two aerial ladder platforms.