A Dorset recycling centre fire broke out overnight in Corfe Mullen, and smoke spread across parts of east Dorset. Firefighters were called to Candys Lane shortly after 02:30 BST.
Ten fire engines and water carriers were at the scene. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said the blaze involved scrap metal and electrical items.
Candys Lane in Corfe Mullen
Residents in the surrounding area were told to keep windows and doors closed because of the smoke. The fire service said crews were working hard to bring the fire under control.
The smoke warning showed the fire was not limited to the site itself. It pushed a significant plume across the area, making air movement the immediate issue for nearby homes rather than the blaze alone.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
Fire crews remained focused on containing the fire at the recycling centre in Corfe Mullen near the A31. The job on site was to keep the fire from spreading further while reducing the smoke affecting nearby residents.
The immediate question is what started the fire at the recycling centre in Corfe Mullen. Until that is established, the practical advice for people nearby is straightforward: keep windows and doors closed while crews continue their work.
