Massive Fire at Leicester Recycling Center

0:00A big fire broke out at a recycling center on Islington Street in Leicester's Freeman's common area, sending a huge plume of smoke over the hole. City. Firefighters from four stations rushed in after reports of smoke in the air, and now they're battling flames in two large skips with jets and, breathing gear to keep it from spreading. It started as a smoke check early this morning, but they quickly called in more crews from Burstall, Central, Eastern and Wixston stations. One skiff full of cardboard got moved to a safe spot while they hit the other hard with water, from main jets, thermal cameras, and a high-reach pole. Local folks are filling the heat from a thick smoke and burning smell, drifting everywhere. So fire services are telling everyone in Leicester too. Shut doors and windows tight. They're also asking people to steer clear of Freeman's common while the teams work. Crews have been added since the early hours, using every tool to tame the blaze and so far no roads are closed, which is keeping traffic moving. One skips out of the way, helping them focus on the hot spots.

1:02Firefighters are pushing hard to wrap this up, and we'll stay on it as updates roll in from the scene. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Leicester News Today update, AI-powered and always on.