VIDEO: Large fire at recycling plant causes cloud of black smoke

SIX fire engines have been dispatched to tackle a large fire at a recycling plant in Rotherham.

The blaze at KCM Recycling on Gin House Lane sent a large plume of black smoke across the Rotherham skyline at about 11.30am.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said: "We currently have six fire engines in attendance at an industrial fire on Gin House Lane in Musbrough, Rotherham after we were called shortly after 11am this morning.

A further five appliances are on the way to tackle this fire which involves a large amount of recycling equipment.

Avoid the area if you can and close windows and doors if you live nearby!"