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Crews at fireworks factory blaze Trio hurt in fireworks plant fire
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Three people have been injured in a blaze at a fireworks factory in north Somerset, Avon Fire and Rescue said. Three people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a fireworks factory in north Somerset.
One person is being treated for smoke inhalation after fire broke out around 2130 BST at the Fire Magic factory at Kenn Court Business Park in Clevedon. One person was treated for smoke inhalation and two for shock following the blaze at the Fire Magic factory at Kenn Court Business Park in Clevedon.
The fire service said the injuries were not believed to be serious. A spokesman said some fireworks caught alight causing "an impromptu display". Appliances are at the scene but the blaze is believed to be under control.
A spokesman said some fireworks caught alight causing "an impromptu display". Six appliances are at the scene but the blaze is believed under control. Police say several roads in the Kenn area may be closed for some time.
Police have closed several roads in the Kenn area. It has so far not been necessary to evacuate any residents from the area. It has so far not been necessary to evacuate any residents.
Two containers of fireworks caught alight and exploded earlier in the evening.Two containers of fireworks caught alight and exploded earlier in the evening.
Tony Jackson, Avon Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "It was pretty spectacular when we first got here.Tony Jackson, Avon Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "It was pretty spectacular when we first got here.
"Some of the fireworks had caught light and the people of Clevedon were given an impromptu firework display."Some of the fireworks had caught light and the people of Clevedon were given an impromptu firework display.
He added that the emergency services were likely to be at the scene for some time.He added that the emergency services were likely to be at the scene for some time.
"The fire is pretty much under control now and we are in the process of dampening down," he said."The fire is pretty much under control now and we are in the process of dampening down," he said.