Derry / Londonderry: Firefighters tackle large blaze at Campsie recycling site
More than 50 firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a recycling site in Campsie Industrial Estate in Derry / Londonderry.
Police are urging local residents and business owners in the Clooney Road area to close their windows and doors as there is a substantial amount of smoke in the air.
A spokesperson for Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said they were alerted just before 3pm on Easter Monday.
"Six fire appliances are now in attendance from Crescent Link, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney and Maghera fire stations, with water tenders from Dungiven and Pomeroy fire stations, and a Command Support Unit from Strabane fire station.
"The fire is in approximately 700 to 800 tonnes of scrap metal.
"51 firefighters are currently working to bring the fire under control and prevent escalation.
"Local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors close to prevent smoke ingress.”