Fire crews tackle large warehouse blaze overnight
Firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze at a large recycling warehouse.
Crews from seven stations were called to Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire at 01:00 BST.
The fire affected a building measuring 80m by 60m (262ft by 196ft), and several roads were expected to remain closed throughout Tuesday.
"Local business and residents may wish to keep doors and windows closed while the fire continues to generate smoke," Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue said.
It added the fire happened at a "large component for recycling materials" in Coronation Road.
People have been asked to avoid the business park and junction four of the M40.
Coronation Road's junctions with Halifax Road and Lincoln Road were shut, Buckinghamshire Highways said.
"The incident response began to be scaled back shortly after 05:00, however road closures are likely to remain in place throughout the day," the fire service added.
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