Fire crews remain at scene of recycling centre blaze 48 hours on

Fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze at a recycling centre in North Ayrshire almost 48 hours after it broke out.

Emergency services were first called to the incident at Lowmac Alloys in Irvine at around 3.30pm on Tuesday.

Four appliances and a high-reach vehicle were initially sent to the scene, with two appliances remaining at the centre on Thursday.

Residents and local businesses are urged to keep windows and doors closed.

Rapid Relief Team

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services remain in attendance following a fire in Murdoch Place, Irvine.

“Members of the public and local businesses are advised to continue to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area.”

Volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team UK have been supporting emergency services at the site, providing 145 hot meals for crews as they continue tackling the fire.

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