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Investigation into cause of large scrapyard blaze

BBC Aerial view of a large fire at a scrapyard. There is thick smoke billowing up from the blaze, and the area is surrounded by trees.BBC
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews had been tackling the blaze

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a large blaze at a scrapyard in East Yorkshire earlier.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews were called to a fire at a commercial site on York Road in Pocklington, which started at about 09:45 BST.

At just before 19:00, the service said there were no further signs of fire and the focus had turned to looking into the cause.

Residents had been advised to keep their windows and doors closed because of the large amount of smoke, and motorists had been urged to avoid the area.

Jo Stickney A two-storey residential property in the foreground with black smoke billowing up behind it. The area is surrounded by trees and there is a circular 50 speed limit road sign in front.Jo Stickney
People living in the area had been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke

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