Firefighters from Herefordshire and surrounding counties have been called to a large fire at a scrapyard.

A crew from Leintwardine Fire Station was called to assist both Shropshire and Mid Wales crews at a fire at Five Turnings near Knighton.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said that it received a call reporting a fire at 8.53pm on Monday August 8.

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A spokesperson for Clun Fire Station said: "Fire crews worked swiftly with the help of the occupiers to tackle the blaze and stop it spreading further to the surrounding area and buildings.

Hereford Times: The fire at a scrapyard near Knighton. Picture courtesy of Clun Fire StationThe fire at a scrapyard near Knighton. Picture courtesy of Clun Fire Station

"This incident required the assistance of our colleagues from across the county, plus firefighters from over the border in Mid and West Wales and Hereford and Worcester."

The incident is still ongoing this morning and residents in the local vicinity are asked to keep their windows closed until the smoke clears.

Group Commander for Hereford and Worcester Fire Service Dave Swallow said: "Great work by all crews from Shropshire, Hereford and Worcester and Mid Wales at a very challenging incident."