A RECYCLING centre in Dundee is still ablaze five days after a fire broke out.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was first called out to reports of a "large blaze" within a recycling centre on Wright Avenue, near Dundee Airport, after 5pm on Thursday.
Three appliances were initially sent to the scene.
In an update on Monday, the SFRS confirmed three appliances remain at the scene as crews work to extinguish the "deep-seated" blaze, STV News reports.
Residents in Dundee, Newport and Tayport have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
Area commander Bryan Todd said: “We were alerted at 5.44pm on Thursday, September 4, to reports of a fire within a recycling centre on Wright Avenue, Dundee.
“Three appliances remain in attendance as of 11.30am on Monday, September 8, with crews continuing to work towards extinguishing a deep-seated fire.
“Due to high levels of smoke in the area, residents in Dundee, Newport and Tayport are advised to keep windows and doors closed.”
Todd added: “This will be a protracted incident, and we are working closely with Dundee City Council and our emergency service partners to bring things to a safe conclusion.
“We thank the public for their ongoing cooperation and patience as we work to make the area safe.”
