Updated 7.45pm - Minor blazes reported
Firefighters spent hours fighting what a massive fire at a recycling factory in Ħal Far this morning.
The thick black plume of smoke was visible from miles around and the fire kept firefighters working throughout the day, with minor blazes still being reported into the evening.
Personnel from the Armed Forces of Malta were roped in to remove dangerous material from the area while Civil Protection Department firefighters sought to contain the blaze.
The fire was reported at around 5.30am. No injuries have been reported.
Photo: Jonathan Borg
Photo: Jonathan Borg
Photo: Jonathan Borg
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Photo: Jonathan Borg
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