Ten fire engines are tackling a large fire at a recycling centre in Huddersfield, with nearby residents urged to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.

At 9:30am on Friday (Jul 24), West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said ten engines and various fire crews were dealing with the blaze at Matrix Direct Recycle Ltd in Kirkheaton.

Fire crews dealing with a blaze at a recycling centre | Ben's Bargains

placeholder image — Fire crews dealing with a blaze at a recycling centre | Ben's Bargains

Images from the scene show thick black smoke billowing from the industrial site as firefighters work to bring the incident under control.

The fire service is urging members of the public to avoid the area while crews remain in attendance.

The fire service has urged members of the public to avoid the area | Ben's Bargains

As a precaution, local residents have also been advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with a fire at Matrix Direct Recycle Ltd, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield (HD5 0JS). Ten fire engines are currently in attendance.

Ten fire engines were in attendance at the recycling centre | Ben's Bargains

"We are asking members of the public to avoid the area while crews deal with the incident. Local residents are advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.

"Thank you for your cooperation."