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'Significant' fire breaks out at recycling plant as public told to stay indoors

A major incident has been declared after the fire broke out at a recycling centre on Kings Weston Lane in Avonmouth near Bristol in the early hours of this morning

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Avonmouth recycling centre has caught fire(Image: BRISTOL LIVE)

Fire crews have been battling a massive fire at a recycling centre near Bristol.

Emergency services descended on the Suez facility in Avonmouth after they were first called to the blaze at around 3.30am today.

Residents have been warned to stay indoors and keep their windows shut as a major incident was declared by Avon Fire and Rescue Service shortly after 6am.

Its statement on X, the fire service said: "We're responding to a significant fire at a recycling centre on Kings Weston Lane, Avonmouth. A major incident has been declared.

"There's a large smoke plume blowing south. If you're nearby, keep windows and doors closed and stay in doors where possible."

In an update issued at 7am the fire service said crews were still battling to bring the fire under control, Bristol Live reports.

They added: All personnel at the site were safely evacuated and there are currently no reported injuries.

Crews from Avonmouth, Patchway, Southmead, Nailsea, Temple, Pill, Portishead, Kingswood, Chew Magna, Clevedon, Bedminster, Yate, Thornbury and Weston-super-Mare have attended the incident.

Avon Fire and Rescue said the cause of the fire was currently unknown.

The blaze broke out at the Suez site in Avonmouth, a spokesperson for the company has confirmed. Fred Stinchcombe, South West Regional Manager for SUEZ UK, said: At approximately 1.30am, a fire broke out at our Avonmouth materials recycling facility which sorts dry, mixed recycling materials from local households and businesses including paper, cans, plastic and card.

"The fire is currently ongoing, and we apologise for any disruption caused to local residents and businesses as a result. There are no injuries and we are thankful to Avon Fire and Rescue Service for their quick and ongoing response.

Traffic diversions are in place after Kings Weston Lane was closed between the A403 St Andrews Road and Long Cross.

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