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Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris
Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

A major fire has broken out at a waste site on the edge of Peterborough.

Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

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Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road,

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Huge black plumes of smoke are billowing across the area.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service issued a warning to many homes in the areas to be on alert.

Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris


Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

“If you live between the Eye and North Bank/Flag Fen areas of Peterborough, please keep doors and windows closed,” said a spokesperson.

Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

“Smoke from a fire at a waste site in Eyebury Road is travelling in that direction.

Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

Four fire crews and a water carrier are currently at the scene of the fire in Eyebury Road. PHOTO: Terry Harris

“Four fire engines and a water carrier are currently at the scene.”

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