Crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to deal with a huge blaze at a trading yard
Flames and smoke from the fire at Five Turnings, between Clun and Knighton, could be seen for miles.
The fire broke out just before 9pm on Monday and was still under control as of Tuesday morning (8am).
Crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to deal with a huge blaze at a trading yard
Images released by Clun Fire Station show the extent of the fire.
Fire crews from across Shropshire, mid Wales and Hereford and Worcester were part of the huge emergency operation at J Tranter scrap metal.
Responding to 999 calls, Clun firefighters said: “On the way to the incident large plumes of smoke could be seen for several miles.”
“Fire crews worked quickly with the help of residents to tackle the fire and stop it spreading further to the surrounding area and buildings.
“This incident required the assistance of our colleagues across the county, plus firefighters across the border in Mid and West Wales and Hereford and Worcester.”
Photo of scrapyard blaze: Oswestry Fire Station
Photo: Oswestry Fire Station
Residents were advised to keep their windows closed and local roads were closed.
At the height of the blaze, eight fire crews were on the scene and others arrived to take over from colleagues.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said its environmental protection unit had been called in to help prevent contamination of local waterways and land.
Specialist hazardous materials officers were also in attendance and water tankers were used to transport water to the scene.
Photo of scrapyard blaze: Oswestry Fire Station
Fire operation photo: Oswestry Fire Station
On Tuesday morning, Shropshire Fire Service said the incident was still under control at 8am.
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