A large fire has broken out at a recycling centre this morning.

More than 20 firefighters have been working to tackle the blaze at the recycling centre on Ling Road, Poole.

Crews from seven stations were called to the fire at around 5am this morning. 

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service (DWFRS) said: "We were called to a commercial property fire on Ling Road, Poole at 5:00am today. 

"Pumping appliances from Poole, Hamworthy, Redhill Park, Ferndown, Westbourne and Springbourne were mobilised along with special appliances from Dorchester and Poole were mobilised. 

"Firefighters in breathing apparatus are using two main lines, one hose reel jet and one safety jet to tackle the fire."

DWFRS says that the fire has been extinguished, though crews remain on the scene to dampen down and assist site staff.