Avonmouth M5 traffic affected by smoke from nearby fire
People driving on the motorway in rush hour have been met with large plumes of smoke from a fire near a campsite.Avon Fire and Rescue Service is tackling a pile of rubbish that caught fire just off King Weston Lane in Avonmouth, Bristol.National Highways has placed slow signs along the M5 in the area as the smoke travels across the carriageway.A spokesperson for the fire service said there were no reports of any injuries and that crews expected to extinguish the fire by about 19:00 BST.
They said they had found some gas cylinders in the area and were making sure they were safe.About two thirds of fire has been extinguished.One fire engine from Gloucester is also assisting with extra water.
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