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Large blaze at Saltley metal recycling site Saltley recycling site fire sees more than 800 tonnes ablaze
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About 800 tonnes of metal and plastic is on fire at a scrapyard in Birmingham with huge plumes of smoke visible across the city. About 800 tonnes of metal and plastic is on fire at a recycling plant in Birmingham with huge plumes of smoke visible across the city.
West Midlands Fire Service said more than 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at Clarel Avenue in Saltley. West Midlands Fire Service said more than 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at EMR in Saltley.
Nearby residents are asked to keep windows shut. Drivers are also urged to to avoid the area.Nearby residents are asked to keep windows shut. Drivers are also urged to to avoid the area.
Emergency services were alerted at about 14:00 BST and the fire service has received more than 100 999 calls.Emergency services were alerted at about 14:00 BST and the fire service has received more than 100 999 calls.
More updates on this and other stories in Birmingham and the Black CountryMore updates on this and other stories in Birmingham and the Black Country
There are 12 fire engines currently at the scene. There are 12 fire engines currently at the scene in Clarel Avenue.
BBC WM producer Kevin Pashby tweeted video of smoke billowing into the sky.BBC WM producer Kevin Pashby tweeted video of smoke billowing into the sky.
West Midlands Fire Service tweeted: "The guys and girls are working really hard to stop this spreading. In dangerous conditions, lots of pops and bangs."
National Grid is at the scene due to concerns about a gas main next to a nearby canal.
The Environment Agency, who regulate the scrapyard, has also arrived because of concerns over pollution.
From the scene: BBC Midlands Today's Elizabeth Glinka:From the scene: BBC Midlands Today's Elizabeth Glinka:
There are huge flames and plumes of black smoke coming from the fire with more fire engines arriving at the scene every few minutes.There are huge flames and plumes of black smoke coming from the fire with more fire engines arriving at the scene every few minutes.
I believe there are over 100 firefighters here now along with other emergency crews and Network Rail as there are two rail lines nearby.I believe there are over 100 firefighters here now along with other emergency crews and Network Rail as there are two rail lines nearby.
I've seen a train approach very, very slowly as it has gone through the smoke. I've seen a train approach very, very slowly as it has gone through the smoke, although we believe services are managing.
Public Health England has also been called to the scene.
There are power cables running through the site and so there are concerns supplies could be affected.There are power cables running through the site and so there are concerns supplies could be affected.
The cause is not yet known and there are no reports of any injuries.The cause is not yet known and there are no reports of any injuries.