A HUGE fire has broken out this morning, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the air – as residents are told to stay away.
The industrial blaze, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, began in the early hours, with firefighters deployed to the scene.
Twitter/Phoebe Rushbrook-RuddPlumes of black smoke can be seen after a fire broke out in Hitchin, Hertfordshire[/caption]
Videos of the fire have circulated on social media, with one claiming that it was “near to the railway”.
A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the fire had broken out an industrial recycling site.
They said: “We’re currently dealing with a large fire at a waste recycling site on Wallace Way, Hitchin.
“We have had to close the junction of Cadwell Lane, Wilbury Way and Woolgrove Road to set up a high-volume pump.
“Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident.”
Trains from London to Hitchin appear to only be minorly delayed at the moment.
Video footage of the fire has been circulating on social media
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