UPDATE: Firefighters extinguished the blaze and left the scene late on Monday evening.
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a recycling centre in Aberdeen.
Emergency services were called to the Bucksburn Recycling Centre on Bankhead Avenue at around 6.30pm on Monday.
Seven fire engines were seen tackling the blaze, and no injuries were reported.
Seven fire appliances have been tackling a blaze in Aberdeen. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted to the incident in the open at a recycling centre in the Bucksburn area, involving a quantity of mattresses and other materials. No injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/AbIUWXH5dd
— BBC North East Scot (@BBCNorthEast) September 16, 2024
An investigation into the source of the fire is underway.
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Just before 9pm, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service encouraged residents to keep windows and doors closed whilst crews tackle the blaze.
We are currently at the scene of a large outdoor fire at a recycling centre in the Bucksburn area of Aberdeen.
— Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (@fire_scot) September 16, 2024
Residents who live nearby are encouraged to keep windows and doors closed for the time being. pic.twitter.com/lIWqOi5aGV
The centre is currently closed to the public, with pedestrians being turned away at the gates.
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