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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. |
| About 400 old vehicles are on fire at the Moorfield Drive Industrial estate in Altham, near Accrington. More than 80 firefighters are at the yard. | |
| Lancashire Police said smoke drifted across the M65 between Rishton and Accrington. Two lanes were closed eastbound. | Lancashire Police said smoke drifted across the M65 between Rishton and Accrington. Two lanes were 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 starting to have a "significant effect" on the blaze after being called to the yard at about 04:40 GMT. | Lancashire Fire and Rescue said crews were starting to have a "significant effect" on the blaze after being 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 the fire service. | The Environment Agency said it was working with the fire service. |