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| Claverham residents evacuated as firefighters tackle farm blaze | Claverham residents evacuated as firefighters tackle farm blaze |
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| Residents have been advised to stay indoors as a precaution against smoke which "may contain hazardous chemicals" | Residents have been advised to stay indoors as a precaution against smoke which "may contain hazardous chemicals" |
| Around 20 people have been evacuated from their homes as firefighters work to tackle a large blaze at a farm. | Around 20 people have been evacuated from their homes as firefighters work to tackle a large blaze at a farm. |
| Avon Fire & Rescue Service first responded to reports of a fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross on the outskirts of Claverham, Somerset, just before 21:20 BST on Saturday. | Avon Fire & Rescue Service first responded to reports of a fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross on the outskirts of Claverham, Somerset, just before 21:20 BST on Saturday. |
| Fire crews remain at the scene while Avon and Somerset Police officers are manning road closures in the area. | Fire crews remain at the scene while Avon and Somerset Police officers are manning road closures in the area. |
| Residents living nearby are being urged to stay inside and keep doors and windows closed as the fire service has warned the smoke "may contain hazardous chemicals". | Residents living nearby are being urged to stay inside and keep doors and windows closed as the fire service has warned the smoke "may contain hazardous chemicals". |
| The incident is ongoing but no injuries have been reported, police added. | The incident is ongoing but no injuries have been reported, police added. |
| North Somerset Council has set up an emergency rest centre in Yatton for the people who have had to leave their homes. | North Somerset Council has set up an emergency rest centre in Yatton for the people who have had to leave their homes. |
| Avon and Somerset Police has told anyone living with the evacuation cordon who experiences health issues to call 999. | |
| Staff from South Western Ambulance Service are at the scene as part of "well rehearsed multi-agency plans", the force added. | |
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