Crews battle 'deep-seated' fire in Dundee recycling centre for fifth day

Fire crews continue to battle a blaze five days after it broke out within a recycling centre in Dundee.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the fire affecting a large area within a recycling centre on Wright Avenue in the city.

Three appliances were dispatched to the scene on Thursday after 5pm.

As of 11.30am on Monday, three appliances remain at the scene as crews work to extinguish the “deep-seated” fire.

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

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

Area commander Bryan Todd said: “We were alerted at 5.44pm on Thursday, September 4, to reports of a fire within a recycling centre on Wright Avenue, Dundee.

“Three appliances remain in attendance as of 11.30am on Monday, September 8, 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.”

Mr Todd continued: “This will be a protracted incident, and we are working closely with Dundee City Council and our emergency service partners to bring things to a safe conclusion.

“We thank the public for their ongoing cooperation and patience as we work to make the area safe.”