Huge blaze breaks out at Rotherham recycling plant

A huge blaze broke out at a Rotherham recycling plant, sending smoke billowing across the sky.

Fire crews were called to the plant on Wharf Road, Kilnhurst at around 9.40am on Sunday.

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Wharf Road, Kilnhurst. Picture: Google
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Drug searches carried out at Sheffield student apartment block

South Yorkshire Police advised people living nearby to remain in their homes and keep windows and doors closed.

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Wharf Road, Kilnhurst. Picture: Google
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