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'Huge' factory fire closes school 'Huge' factory fire closes school
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A school has been evacuated after fire broke out in a nearby factory.A school has been evacuated after fire broke out in a nearby factory.
Alva Academy in Clackmannanshire was evacuated, with many pupils taken to the town's Cochrane Hall after the fire took hold at the Benkert Factory.Alva Academy in Clackmannanshire was evacuated, with many pupils taken to the town's Cochrane Hall after the fire took hold at the Benkert Factory.
Locals described the fire as "huge" and Clackmannanshire Council said the school had been closed as a precautionary measure.Locals described the fire as "huge" and Clackmannanshire Council said the school had been closed as a precautionary measure.
A spokeswoman for Central Scotland Police said there had been no reports of any injuries.A spokeswoman for Central Scotland Police said there had been no reports of any injuries.
Roads in the area have been closed while firefighters bring the blaze under control. A statement from Clackmannanshire Council said: "Emergency services are currently dealing with a large-scale fire at a factory in Alva.
"Fumes from the fire may cause mild irritation and the police are advising residents in Alva to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution."
As a result of the fire the A91 has been closed from Menstrie to Tillicoultry.
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue said it had 75 firefighters and 11 appliances at the scene.Central Scotland Fire and Rescue said it had 75 firefighters and 11 appliances at the scene.
Residents in the Alva and Menstrie area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.
Benkert, which employs about 180 people at its Alva site, prints cigarette filter papers.Benkert, which employs about 180 people at its Alva site, prints cigarette filter papers.