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.
9. Dominating the sky
Lancashire Post readers from as far as Pendle said they had seen the smoke. Photo: Neil Cross
12. At the scene
Lancashire and Fire and Rescue posted this picture at the start of their operation Photo: Submit
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