Around 67 firefighters have been tasked to tackle a huge blaze overnight at a recycling centre in Coleraine.
The fire was reported at the RiverRidge premises at Craigmore Road in the early hours of Friday morning.
Eight pumping appliances were initially despatched to the scene, along with two water tankers, two aerial appliances and a command support unit.
In a statement, an Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said: “Operations are ongoing in the area.”
There have been no reports of any injuries as a result of the fire.
Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster on Friday morning, NIFRS group commander Andy Burns said the fire was “significant” and that residents living nearby should keep doors and windows closed as there is a “large plume of smoke” in the area.
In a statement, RiverRidge CEO Brett Ross said of the fire it was “too early to assess the cause and extent of the damage”.
“The fire will be the subject of an immediate and thorough investigation and both the Health and Safety Executive and Northern Ireland Environment Agency have been notified,” he said.
“Contingency plans for the company have been enacted and we have alerted key customers to assure them of our ongoing services. The collection of waste is ongoing, although there will be some disruption/delays to the likes of our skip services.”
He added: “I would like to thank the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service for their immediate response and support and apologise for any inconvenience caused to our neighbours.”
