Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a landfill site in Fife, forcing the A92 to close due to smoke.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called around 1.35pm on Tuesday to reports of a fire at the Lower Melville Wood site near Ladybank.
Nine appliances and specialist resources have been sent to the scene, with nearby residents asked to close windows and doors as a precaution.
There are no reported casualties, fire crews said.
Fife Jammer LocationsImages from the scene showed a large amount of waste on fire at the recycling centre.
Residents reported seeing thick smoke for miles around the area.
Police Scotland confirmed road closures are in place on the A92 between Melville Lodges and Ladybank and the B937 at Eden Bridge to the A91.
Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 1.35pm on Tuesday, May 12, to reports of a fire at a landfill site near Ladybank, Fife.
“At its height, Operations Control mobilised nine appliances and specialist resources to the scene.
“Nearby residents are asked to close windows and doors as a precaution.
“There are no reported casualties, and crews remain at the scene.”
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