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Homes evacuated in Rotherwas industrial estate fire | Homes evacuated in Rotherwas industrial estate fire |
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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. |
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. |