Video: Fire engulfs Southampton scrap metal yard Crews were called to King George V Dry Dock shortly after 9am where about 100 tonnes of the scrap metal were alight. "There are metals, plastics and oils on fire, but nothing too hazardous," Incident Commander, Mickey Smither said. No-one is believed to have been hurt in the blaze but local residents have been advised to stay indoors and to close windows and doors. The fire service is predicting it could take until this evening before the flames are extinguished. It is not yet known how the fire started.