Fire crews were called to Westport's transfer station on Craddock Drive shortly before 8 this morning.

Buller Emergency Management have now advised it's safe for people to use the site.

Nearby residents were advised to close windows and doors due to the large amount of smoke in the area.

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04 May: A man has been arrested after allegedly waving a knife at customers at a KFC in Nelson

02 May: Nelson City Council-owned properties at risk from landslips, are up for sale

02 May: One person has died and another is seriously injured after a two vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough last night

01 May: State Highway 1, between Blenheim and Seddon is closed to light vehicles following a serious crash around 8.15pm

21 Apr: State Highway six, in Lower Buller Gorge, is closed for the next half an hour or so as Police investigate a fatal crash

19 Apr: To our angry NRL coach watch... an early contender for this week's crown is the Roosters' Trent Robinson

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