Firefighters have battled a blaze for over five hours at Ladybank Recycling Centre.
Three appliances, plus a water carrier vehicle were called to the landfill area of the facility shortly after 10am on Sunday.
The fire started shortly after 10am, with the alarm raised by a member of the public.
Smoke drifting from the site was affecting drivers using the A92 for a time until the fire was brought under control.
It is understood the fire was caused by a discarded battery and the recycling centre reopened as normal on Monday.
Crews battle Ladybank Recycling Centre fire
A spokesperson from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received an alert to a fire at Ladybank Recycling Centre at 10.10am on Sunday.
“Three appliances, one each from Glenrothes, Cupar and Kirkcaldy, as well as a water carrier, were dispatched ot the scene.
“Officers were required to tackle a fire within approximately a 300 m sq area within the landfill site, which was alight.”
“There are no reported injuries from the incident.
“The stop call was given at around 3pm with crews returning to their stations a short time after.”
Chief Executive Officer for Fife Resource Solutions Robin Baird confirmed the council were aware of Sunday’s fire.
He said: “The fire started in the landfill area of the site and was brought under control and successfully put out by the fire service.
“We suspect the fire was caused by a discarded battery and would urge local residents to help prevent this happening by recycling batteries responsibly.
“The recycling centre will be open as normal on Monday.”
Last month, firefighters fought a fire for over 16 hours within the same landfill site at Ladybank.
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