Drone footage shows the scene of a large fire at a recycling centre in Fife.
Firefighters were called to the Lower Melville site near Ladybank just after 10pm on Monday and remain at the scene.
The cause has yet to be confirmed.
The Courier’s reporter Lucy Scarlett, who was at the scene on Tuesday morning, said: “I’ve been told the fire is still ongoing and I could see the smoke billowing into the sky.
“I could also smell the burning rubbish.
“Several fire engines came and went in the time I was there but it looks like the blaze is now under control.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service told The Courier: “We received the call at 10.10pm on Monday for a fire at Ladybank Recycling Centre.
Residents asked to keep windows shut during Ladybank Recycling Centre fire
“One appliance was originally dispatched but four pumps and one welfare unit are now in attendance.
“We are still at the scene and will be for quite some time.”
A statement issued by the fire service on social media said: “We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a large area of landfill at Ladybank Recycling Centre in Fife.
“Members of the public are asked to close windows and doors as a precaution.
“Motorists driving through smoke should keep windows closed and turn off air conditioning.”
Robin Baird, chief executive officer for Fife Resource Solutions – which runs waste management services for Fife Council – said: “The fire started in a pile of waste but the cause has not been confirmed.
“It was brought under control quickly with the assistance of fire services and staff on site.
“The recycling centre will be open today for bookings.”
Police Scotland said it had been made aware of the fire but was not required to attend.
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