A HUGE fire has broken out this morning, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the air – as residents are told to stay away.
The industrial blaze, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, began in the early hours, with firefighters deployed to the scene.
Twitter/Phoebe Rushbrook-RuddPlumes of black smoke can be seen after a fire broke out in Hitchin, Hertfordshire[/caption]
Videos of the fire hit social media just after 5am, showing the enormous black plumes surrounding nearby houses.
A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has since confirmed it broke out at an industrial recycling plant.
They said: “We’re currently dealing with a large fire at a waste recycling site on Wallace Way, Hitchin.
“We have had to close the junction of Cadwell Lane, Wilbury Way and Woolgrove Road to set up a high-volume pump.
“Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident.”
Trains from London to Hitchin appear to only be minorly delayed at the moment.
Twitter/Phoebe Rushbrook-RuddVideo footage of the fire has been circulating on social media[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
