Firefighters remain at the Altens-based recycling plant as efforts to dampen own hot sports continue. Picture by Chris Sumner.
Efforts to fully extinguish a major fire at an Aberdeen recycling centre have entered a fifth day.
Firefighters have been working round-the-clock to dampen down hot spots at Suez Recycling and Recovery UK in Altens.
The fire first broke out at 4.30pm on Friday, and although was extinguished reignited at midnight – sparking a major response.
One appliance and a height appliance from Aberdeen remain at the scene today as they work to make the area safe.
Fire crews were first called to Suez Recycling and Recovery UK at Altens at 4.30pm on Friday. Picture by Chris Sumner.
More than 100 firefighters were in attendance at the height of the blaze, with teams from as far as Montrose, Peterhead, and Dundee joining the effort.
Drone footage from the area has shown that the north-east plant has suffered extensive damage following the blaze, with large piles of debris lying outside the building. Picture by Kenny Elrick/DCT Media.
Bin collections were cancelled yesterday, but resumed today. Those who missed a pick-up yesterday will have their bins emptied on Saturday.
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Firefighters remain at site of Altens recycling centre fire five days on
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