More than 50 firefighters tackling blaze which broke out at scrap metal site
The fire is in approximately 700 to 800 tonnes of scrap metal in Campsie
A fire has broken out in 700 tonnes of scrap metal at an industrial estate on the outskirts of Derry.
Emergency services attended the scene at the Campsie Industrial Estate, Clooney Road.
A spokesperson for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they received a call about the fire at a recycling site at 2.58pm on Monday.
“Six fire appliances are now in attendance from Crescent Link, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney and Maghera fire stations, with water tenders from Dungiven and Pomeroy fire stations, and a command support unit from Strabane fire station,” they said.
“The fire is in approximately 700 to 800 tonnes of scrap metal.
“Fifty one firefighters are currently working to bring the fire under control and prevent escalation.”
Police asked local residents and business owners to close their windows and doors as there is a substantial amount of smoke in the air.