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- Herts fire & rescue are currently at the scene of a large fire at a waste recycling site on Wallace Way, Hitchin.
- Grove Road has now reopened and the fire is said to be "contained" by emergency services.
- Locals are still being asked to avoid the area while the fire services deals with the incident.
- If you are in the immediate area, please keep your doors and windows closed.
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