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| Warning as toxic cloud released | Warning as toxic cloud released |
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| A toxic cloud caused by a fire at a chemical plant is spreading across parts of the West Midlands. | A toxic cloud caused by a fire at a chemical plant is spreading across parts of the West Midlands. |
| Police said the cloud of phosphorous measuring about 50ft by 400ft was being blown south towards the M5. | Police said the cloud of phosphorous measuring about 50ft by 400ft was being blown south towards the M5. |
| A spokesman said the chemical reacted badly in contact with water and advised people to avoid baths or showers until it had dispersed. | A spokesman said the chemical reacted badly in contact with water and advised people to avoid baths or showers until it had dispersed. |
| Residents living near the fire in Langley, near Oldbury, have been asked to keep doors and windows shut. | Residents living near the fire in Langley, near Oldbury, have been asked to keep doors and windows shut. |
| Eye irritation | Eye irritation |
| Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze at Rhodia Consumer Specialities in Trinity Street, Langley, at 1230 GMT. | Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze at Rhodia Consumer Specialities in Trinity Street, Langley, at 1230 GMT. |
| The cause of the incident is not known, but there have been no reports of injuries. | The cause of the incident is not known, but there have been no reports of injuries. |
| The cloud is described as white in appearance with phosphorous causing eye irritation, sneezing, sore throats and shortness of breath. | The cloud is described as white in appearance with phosphorous causing eye irritation, sneezing, sore throats and shortness of breath. |
| Police have closed off the road from Birchley Island to Causeway Green Road. | Police have closed off the road from Birchley Island to Causeway Green Road. |
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