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Widnes factory fire prompts smoke warning | Widnes factory fire prompts smoke warning |
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Householders are being warned to continue to keep doors and windows closed due to a plume of smoke from a fire at a warehouse in Widnes. | |
At its height more than 60 firefighters tackled the blaze which started at a paper and plastics recycling plant in Johnsons Lane at 21:35 BST on Sunday. | |
Cheshire Fire Service said the smoke was not toxic, but residents should keep it out of their homes. | |
A spokesman said the fire may take a few days to put out. | |
He added: "Fire crews remain at the scene and are doing all they can to fight the fire but there is still a large amount of smoke and this is likely to continue throughout the night and tomorrow." | |
The spokesman said the blaze was still causing disruption to roads in the surrounding area and advised people to avoid it. |
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