A spokesperson said: "Crews were alerted at 6.59am and on scene at 7.05am with four fire engines and the high volume pump attending.

"This is a large pile of scrap metal well alight, measuring approximately 40 metres by 30 meters, and 20 metres high.

"A crane is in operation to remove combustible material from the pile, with the onsite plant machinery creating a fire break.

"Firefighters used on site main jets fed by a water tank while hydrants were established.

"The MFRS operational drone has been requested to assist at scene.

"At 07.49, this incident was sectorised with firefighters utilising two main jets in sector one, and one main jet in sector four to fight the fire.

"A multiagency meeting has taken place and firefighters are working hard to contain and extinguish the fire.

This incident is ongoing, please avoid the area."