Residents in the vicinity of a fire in Central Levin are advised to keep their windows and doors closed this morning to avoid exposure to potentially toxic smoke.
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand have lifted toxic smoke warnings following a fire in a building that houses a recycling centre in Levin.
About 30 firefighters were called to the fire down a service lane off Oxford St at 6.22am.
Earlier this morning, assistant commander Steve Hudson told the Heraldthat people in the area should keep doors and windows closed and, if they are outdoors, avoid areas where the smoke lingered.
Fire and Emergency Central Shift Manager Chris Dalton said six fire appliances and a ladder-truck were at the scene.
Dalton said at the time he believed damage would be fairly extensive and firefighters would be there for much of the day.
Residents in the vicinity of a fire in central Levin were advised to keep their windows and doors closed this morning and avoid areas where there was smoke outside to avoid risking exposure to potentially toxic smoke.
Hudson advised people in the area to keep doors and windows closed and, if they are outdoors, avoid areas where there is smoke this morning.
