Police investigate massive fire that engulfed 1,500 cars in scrap yard north of Grafton

Residents have been warned to stay inside as toxic smoke may settle in the area and police are appealing for information on blaze in scrap yard at Trenayr

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Police are appealing for information after a massive blaze involving 1,500 cars in a scrap yard at Trenayr, north of Grafton.

The fire was brought under control by 6.12am on Wednesday, but was still smouldering throughout the morning.

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