Preston Recycling Lives fire - Latest updates with crews expected to be at the scene into the night

Fire crews expect to be at the scene of a fire at Recycling Lives for several more hours.

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.

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