BY IAN CROUCH
An investigation is under way into the cause of a large industrial fire at Hexham.
Newcastle Fire Command says firefighters were called to the InfraBuild recycling plant on Sparke Street just before 11.30am on Sunday to find a large pile of scrap metal on fire.
At least 80 firefighters battled the massive pile, measuring around 100 metres by 50 metres and between 10 and 15 metres high, using cranes to break up the pile.
It prompted a warning to residents in surrounding suburbs to close windows and vents due to the large volume of toxic smoke.
Crews were also concerned about LPG and oxygen cylinders stored at the site.
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| Crews battle the scrap metal pile fire at Hexham Picture: Maitand Mercury |
