Cornwall residents told to stay inside as building is demolished
The fire service said drivers passing on the A38 should keep windows shut, warning there could be "an increase in smoke in the area". "Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed," it said.The blaze broke out inside a large storage shed containing an estimated 60 to 80 tonnes of household waste stacked up to 66ft (20m) high.The structure was then declared unsafe by engineers, preventing crews from entering.
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