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| Sheffield fire destroys industrial unit | Sheffield fire destroys industrial unit |
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| A huge fire involving 2,000 tonnes of waste plastics has destroyed a disused industrial unit in Sheffield. | A huge fire involving 2,000 tonnes of waste plastics has destroyed a disused industrial unit in Sheffield. |
| More than 40 firefighters tackled the blaze on Station Road, Ecclesfield, which started just before 22:00 BST on Wednesday, the fire service said. | More than 40 firefighters tackled the blaze on Station Road, Ecclesfield, which started just before 22:00 BST on Wednesday, the fire service said. |
| The fire also badly damaged a neighbouring car paint spraying unit and sent thick black smoke over parts of the city. | The fire also badly damaged a neighbouring car paint spraying unit and sent thick black smoke over parts of the city. |
| Firefighters have advised locals to stay indoors with windows closed. | Firefighters have advised locals to stay indoors with windows closed. |
| South Yorkshire Fire Service said there were "no known toxic materials involved in the fire". | |
| A spokesman said it was working with the Environment Agency and Public Health England "to decide on a tactical plan to minimise pollution in the local area". | |
| About 25 firefighters were still at the scene on Thursday morning and the building, which was "full of plastic materials", was still on fire, a spokesman said. | About 25 firefighters were still at the scene on Thursday morning and the building, which was "full of plastic materials", was still on fire, a spokesman said. |
| Crews were having to minimise the amount of water used to protect the local environment, on advice from the Environment Agency. | Crews were having to minimise the amount of water used to protect the local environment, on advice from the Environment Agency. |
| Station Road remained closed for safety reasons, but limited access was being allowed to some local businesses. | Station Road remained closed for safety reasons, but limited access was being allowed to some local businesses. |
| The fire service said: "We apologise for any disruption caused by essential safety measures in place to deal with this fire, and will reduce our safety cordon when possible. | |
| "Firefighting actions are still expected to last into Friday morning and, therefore, our safety cordon and road closure must remain in place." |