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WATCH: 30 firefighters tackle Birmingham recycling centre blaze

Up to 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at a recycling centre in Birmingham.

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Crews were called to Hawkeswood Metal Recycling Ltd in Trevor Street, in the Nechells area of the the city yesterday evening.

Six crews were at the scene by 6pm as flames shot up into the night sky.

The scene of the blaze earlier today, picture: Smethwick Fire Station

A hydraulic platform was used to douse the flames.

Firefighters remain at the scene.

Those living nearby are urged to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke.

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