FIRE crews from six engines are busy tackling a major blaze at a paper recycling plant in Pixley, near Ledbury.

The building is 60 metres by 40 metres and is described as 'heavily involved in fire'. Crews from Ledbury, Fownhope, Ross, Leominster, Hereford and Bromyard have been tackling the blaze since 1.10pm.

Herford and Worcester Fire and Resuce Service had yet to release details of the cause of the fire.  More information to follow.