Huge blaze breaks out at UK warehouse with thick plumes of smoke seen billowing through sky from miles away
WAREHOUSE INFERNO Huge blaze breaks out at UK warehouse with thick plumes of smoke seen billowing through sky from miles away
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AN ENORMOUS blaze has broken out at a warehouse, sending giant plumes of black smoke into the sky.
People have reported seeing the inferno from as far as twenty miles away, with locals near the site in Rushden, Northamptonshire, being warned to stay clear as firefighters tackle the flames.
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An enormous fire has broken out at a warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire
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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue has also ordered residents to keep their windows and doors slammed shut as thick smoke fills the air.
The service said: "Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with a large fire at a recycling warehouse on Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden.
"Crews were called shortly before 6.30am and on arrival found a fire involving a large quantity of plastic at the premises.
"The building was evacuated prior to our arrival.
"We currently have 10 fire engines on scene, as well as three turntable ladders, two water bowsers and a high-volume pump.
"We are receiving cross-border support from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service in dealing with this incident, and we anticipate we will be on scene for the rest of the weekend.
"A section of Wellingborough Road near the warehouse is closed, and due to the large smoke plume coming from the blaze, we are asking people nearby to avoid the area and keep their windows and doors closed."
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