FIREFIGHTERS were battling a major fire at a waste recycling plant in Melton early today.
The fire broke out at a large facility in Gibson Lane shortly after 7am.
At least six crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue were in attendance and large plumes of acrid black smoke could be seen coming from the scene.
Humberside Police said: "We were called at 7.37am to reports of a fire at a recycling centre in Gibson Lane, Melton.
"The incident is in its very early stages and we are in attendance with Humberside Fire and Rescue."
Initial reports did not suggest any injuries at the scene.
The site lies in between the A63 and main rail line west of Hull. Humberside Fire and Rescue are still at the scene but there are no injuries reported. It is believed the blaze was caused when recycling waste caught fire.
Updated 2.30pm.
