Fire crews tackling 'large blaze' within recycling centre near Dundee airport

Fire crews are tackling a “large blaze” within a recycling centre near Dundee airport.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it is on the scene of a fire affecting a large area within a recycling centre on Wright Avenue in the city.

Crews were called after 5pm on Thursday with three appliances sent to the scene.

Firefighters have been working through the night to extinguish the fire.

Due to levels of smoke in the area, residents in Dundee, Newport and Tayport are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 5.44pm on Thursday, September 4 to reports of a fire within a recycling centre on Wright Avenue, Dundee.

“Operations Control mobilised three appliances to the scene, where firefighters remained firefighting throughout the night.

“Two appliances are currently in attendance, with crews continuing to work towards extinguishing a deep-seated fire.

“Due to high levels of smoke in the area, residents in Dundee, Newport and Tayport are advised to keep windows and doors closed at this time.”

A spokesperson for Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, which runs Dundee Airport, said: “Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for travel updates.”