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Firefighters were still at the scene of a blaze at an Aberdeen recycling facility almost 24 hours after the centre went up in flames.
Emergency services were called to the Suez recycling centre in Altens industrial estate at 4.37pm on Friday to reports of the blaze which, has been described as “significant”.
Nine fire appliances, alongside specialist units, were still on scene on Saturday afternoon with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service having warned locals of “widespread smoke” in the area.
Nine fire appliances and a special height vehicle are still on site today at a recycling facility in Atlens industrial estate, Aberdeen. Crews continue to deal with the fire which started yesterday and is causing some wide-spread smoke in the local area.
— Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (@fire_scot) July 9, 2022
As well as fire engines, teams with height appliances, water carriers and high-volume pumps were deployed in an effort to bring the blaze under control.
We're aware @fire_scot in the #AB12 #CoveBay area continuing to tackle a fire at the Recycling Plant. As the hydrants are in use, this is causing no water, low pressure & discoloured water to the surrounding streets. https://t.co/fV4XXy9VP6
— Scottish Water (@scottish_water) July 9, 2022
As firefighters work at the scene, there have also been reports of low water pressure.
Scottish Water said on Saturday it was aware of those reports in the AB12 postcode area of the city.
A spokesman for the company said: “As the hydrants are in use, this is causing no water, low pressure & discoloured water to the surrounding streets.”
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