Fire service issues update on efforts to tackle blaze at recycling yard in Derbyshire town
The fire service has issued an update after crews have spent several hours at the scene of blaze in a Derbyshire town.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) are currently dealing with a fire at a recycling yard on Griffon Road in Ilkeston.
A DFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene of a fire on Griffon Road in Ilkeston late into the afternoon/early evening.
“Firefighting has been scaled back, two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform remain. Surrounding rounds are starting to reopen. If you see or smell smoke, keep your windows and doors closed.”
Dramatic footage showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky earlier today. Jack Astbury recorded the smoke plumes rising over Ilkeston while fire crews worked to tackle the blaze.