TERRIFIED residents were evacuated from their homes last night after a massive fire broke out at a battery recycling plant in Ayrshire.
Hundreds of people living beside the Fenix Battery Recycling plant in Kilwinning had to flee their homes as the blaze ripped through the factory.
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Loud banging noises could be heard as far away as neighbouring towns Irvine and Stevenston as thousands of batteries exploded.
People were warned to stay indoors and keep all windows and vents closed, with many reporting the smell and smoke as being overpowering.
Pryde of Playz community centre opened its doors through the night to provide shelter, tea and coffee for anyone displaced.
Some residents reportedly refused to leave their homes until it was mandatory.
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The recycling centre is in Byers Road, just metres from residential housing, St Luke’s Primary School and Kilwinning Ambulance Station.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Byrehill Road in Kilwinning is closed due to an ongoing fire at a recycling centre in Byrehill Place.
“Emergency services are in attendance.
“As a precaution, officers are advising local residents to remain indoors and keep their windows and doors closed as they deal with the incident.”
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