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Huge fire at Altham scrapyard near Accrington Huge fire at Altham scrapyard near Accrington
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A huge blaze has ripped through a scrapyard, sending plumes of smoke across a nearby motorway.A huge blaze has ripped through a scrapyard, sending plumes of smoke across a nearby motorway.
Hundreds of old vehicles are on fire at the Moorfield Drive Industrial estate in Altham, near Accrington. More than 60 firefighters are at the yard.Hundreds of old vehicles are on fire at the Moorfield Drive Industrial estate in Altham, near Accrington. More than 60 firefighters are at the yard.
Lancashire Police said smoke was drifting across the M65 between Rishton and Accrington. Two lanes have been closed eastbound.Lancashire Police said smoke was drifting across the M65 between Rishton and Accrington. Two lanes have been closed eastbound.
Residents are being asked to keep their windows closed and avoid the area.Residents are being asked to keep their windows closed and avoid the area.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue said crews were called to the yard at about 04:40 GMT.Lancashire Fire and Rescue said crews were called to the yard at about 04:40 GMT.
The blaze quickly spread due to a "strong breeze", it added.The blaze quickly spread due to a "strong breeze", it added.
A hazardous materials unit has joined firefighters to advise on protecting the environment and public health.A hazardous materials unit has joined firefighters to advise on protecting the environment and public health.
The Environment Agency said it was working with Lancashire Fire and Rescue during this incident. The Environment Agency said it was working with the fire service.