Huge fire breaks out sending massive plumes of black smoke into the air as residents told stay AWAY

A HUGE fire has broken out this morning, sending massive plumes of black some into the air – as residents are told to stay away.

The blaze, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, began at around 1am, with firefighters deployed to the scene.

Videos of the fire have circulated on social media, with one stating that it

A spokesperson from the fire service said: “We’re currently dealing with a large fire at a waste recycling site on Wallace Way, Hitchin.

“We have had to close the junction of Cadwell Lane, Wilbury Way and Woolgrove Road to set up a high-volume pump.

“Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident.”