Huge scrap metal fire shuts Coventry Airport

[dutchman]

A huge fire has broken out at a metal recycling company in Warwickshire, forcing Coventry Airport to close



Scrap metal is burning at White's of Coventry, close to the A45, near Ryton-on-Dunsmore.

About 70 firefighters and 12 appliances are at the scene. The plumes of smoke are visible for miles around.

Drivers in the area are also being warned to take extra care due to the thick smoke coming from the recycling centre.

Residents near the site are being advised to close their windows and doors.

Warwickshire Police officers are at the scene directing traffic and preventing people from accessing the site, while the Environment Agency is checking for any potential impact on the local environment.

Luke Connelly saw the fire from his car and pulled over.

He said it looked like a "tanker had gone up".

"It is a big fire and it is about 300 yards from the road," he added.

"It doesn't look like it is going to be out any time soon, to be honest, it is quite ablaze."