A major fire broke out overnight near Exeter. Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service received multiple calls following reports of a fire at a recycling centre within Greendale Business Park.

Shania King-Soyza www.devonlive.com – yesterday

The fire is said to have broken out around 1.23 am and was ongoing this morning. Three fire engines were initially sent out and once at the scene, crews confirmed efforts were being made to gain entry to the premises due to smoke issuing from the building.

Due to the number of appliances attending, an Incident Command Unit from Honiton and a further two supporting officers were also sent. An additional two water bowsers were then needed from Torquay and Danes Castle fire stations.

The fire within the building measures approximately 30m x 40m. Emergency services have been contacted for further information.

A full statement from the fire service read: “Fire control received a couple of calls to a fire at a recycling centre within Greendale Business Park, Exeter.

“Fire control immediately mobilised 3 fire appliances from Middlemoor and Clyst St George, 1 Aerial Ladder Platform from Danes Castle and a supporting officer.

“Once on scene crews confirmed efforts were being made to gain entry to premise due to smoke issuing from the building. Crews were using 2 Breathing Apparatus, 1 Hose Reel Jet and a Thermal Imaging Camera.

“Control received an assistance message from the incident ground requesting a further 2 fire appliances. These were both mobilised from Danes Castle. Due to the number of appliances attending, an Incident Command Unit from Honiton a further 2 supporting officers were also sent.

“A further assistance message was passed to control requesting the attendance of a water bowser, this was mobilised from Torquay. Shortly after, a second water bowser was required, this was mobilised from Danes Castle fire station.”

Update at 06:30 [yesterday] – 4 relief appliances from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Crediton and Bovey Tracey are now in place. Specialist officers at the incident have liaised with local businesses downwind of incident to support local business continuity.

.