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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Anita Bhadani

Major fire at Aberdeen recycling plant cuts off water supply

The fire department have confirmed there are no casualties, however warn residents to be wary of smoke in the surrounding area

A MAJOR fire is currently being tackled by firefighters at the Altens recycling centre in Aberdeen. 

The fire initially started on Friday afternoon, and was reportedly extinguished late that night. 

However, it resurged around midnight, and fire crew have been working through the night in attempts to extinguish it. 

The blaze has affected water supplies in the Cove Bay area of Aberdeen, with Scottish Water warning residents of supply disruption, low pressure and water discolouration.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed there are no casualties, however warn residents to be wary of smoke in the surrounding area. 

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