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Homes evacuated in Rotherwas industrial estate fire Homes evacuated in Rotherwas industrial estate fire
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About 60 homes have been evacuated in Hereford as fire crews deal with a major fire at a flooring factory. About 10 homes have been evacuated in Hereford as fire crews deal with a major fire at a flooring factory.
It is not thought any one has been hurt in the blaze at Bathgate Flooring on Rotherwas Industrial Estate.It is not thought any one has been hurt in the blaze at Bathgate Flooring on Rotherwas Industrial Estate.
Some of the company's 50 staff were evacuated from the site and 12 fire engines were called after the blaze started at about 08:15 BST.Some of the company's 50 staff were evacuated from the site and 12 fire engines were called after the blaze started at about 08:15 BST.
Fire chiefs said they were concerned about smoke which was being blown in a northerly direction by strong winds.Fire chiefs said they were concerned about smoke which was being blown in a northerly direction by strong winds.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service tweeted that police had helped evacuate about 60 properties in the area. West Mercia Police have evacuated about 10 properties in the area, using Hereford Leisure Centre as an emergency base.
Other residents are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows shut.Other residents are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows shut.
The Environment Agency has set up an incident room as a precaution, to offer specialist advice to the emergency services on contamination and air quality.The Environment Agency has set up an incident room as a precaution, to offer specialist advice to the emergency services on contamination and air quality.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said they expected crews to be on the scene for most of the day.