Preston Recycling Lives Fire: These were the scenes as fire crews battled blaze that saw smoke dominate skies around city

Manchester World Editor

Published 23rd Apr 2022, 17:38 GMT

Updated 23rd Apr 2022, 17:50 GMT

Fire crews were working into the evening after a major fire at Recycling Lives in Preston.

The fire involved approximately 200 tonnes of pre shredded cars and metal and saw smoke dominate the skies around the city.

It is now under control but around 70 firefighters were still on site as of 4pm.

The air was filled with smoke, with it visible for miles around Photo: Neil Cross

The smoke created a scene that looks like something out of a dystopian film Photo: Neil Cross

The nature of the fire meant that nearby residents were told to close doors and windows Photo: Neil Cross

70 firefighters remained on the scene at 4pm Photo: Neil Cross

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