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 ten miles away, with locals near to the site in Rushden, Northamptonshire, being warned to stay clear as firefighters tackle the flames.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue has ordered people to keep their windows and doors slammed shut.
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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