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IN PICTURES: Drone footage shows extent of Altens recycling centre fire

By Shona Gossip

Firefighters have been working round-the-clock to extinguish a blaze at an Aberdeen recycling centre.

Crews were initially called to the Suez Recycling and Recovery UK at Altens at 4.30pm on Friday, and worked for six hours to put out the flames.

They remained there to monitor the site, and the blaze reignited at about midnight – with more than 24 crews, sent to tackle it.

Efforts have continued throughout the weekend, and although area commander Matt Mason has said the smoke is now beginning to dissipate, crews will remain at the site for some time.

Here are some of the pictures showing the scale of the incident, and response, over the weekend.

Our drone shows the extent of the damage of the fire at Suez recycling centre in Altens. Picture: Kenny Elrick/DCT Media
From above: Our drone footage shows how much of the building has been destroyed by the fire. Picture Kenny Elrick/DCT Media
Much of the Altens recycling plant has been destroyed. Picture Kenny Elrick/DCT Media
More drone shots from the Altens recycling centre fire. Picture: Kenny Elrick/DCT Media
Altens recycling centre has been left a burnt-out shell. Picture Kenny Elrick/DCT Media
More drone shots from the Altens recycling centre fire. Picture: Kenny Elrick/DCT Media
More drone shots from the Altens recycling centre fire. Picture: Kenny Elrick/DCT Media
Firefighters on the height appliance at the blaze at Suez Recycling and Recovery UK, Altens. Picture supplied: Gabor Bartfai
Firefighters at the scene of the Altens recycling centre fire. Picture supplied: Gabor Bartfai
Firefighters are using a height appliance to dampen down the fire at Altens recycling centre. Picture supplied: Gabor Bartfai
Fire crews will remain at the scene of the blaze at Altens recycling centre throughout Sunday. Picture supplied: Gabor Bartfai
Firefighters at the Altens recycling centre fire. Picture supplied: Gabor Bartfai
Some of the waste is still smouldering at Altens recycling centre. Picture supplied: Gabor Bartfai
Firefighters on the height appliance at the blaze at Suez Recycling and Recovery UK, Altens. Picture supplied: Gabor Bartfai
Fire crews used water from the harbour after many residents in Cove had their supply cut off on Saturday. Picture by Chris Sumner/DCT Media
Crews battled thick smoke as they worked. Picture: Chris Sumner/DCT Media
The worst of the damage can be seen from the back of the building in Altens. Picture: Chris Sumner/DCT Media
The worst of the damage can be seen from the back of the building in Altens. Picture: Chris Sumner/DCT Media
More than 24 fire appliances, including engines, vehicles and height appliances, were called to the scene on Saturday. Picture: Chris Sumner/DCT Media
More than 24 fire appliances were sent to the blaze in Altens after it reignited in the early hours of Saturday. Picture: Paul Glendell/DCT Media
More than 24 fire appliances were sent to the blaze in Altens after it reignited in the early hours of Saturday. Picture: Paul Glendell/DCT Media
More than 24 fire appliances were sent to the blaze in Altens after it reignited in the early hours of Saturday. Picture: Paul Glendell/DCT Media
The worst of the damage can be seen from the back of the building in Altens. Picture: Paul Glendell/DCT Media
Smoke from the blaze in Altens could be seen at the other side of Aberdeen on Saturday morning. Picture supplied: Tomasz Cukras.

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