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Firefighters tackle blaze at industrial site

Firefighters tackle blaze at the industrial site (Video credit: Bruno N Vanessa Lapa)

Firefighters have been tackling a fire at a commercial premises in Lancashire which has caused large plumes of smoke to be spotted by people miles away.

The blaze broke out in White Lund Industrial Estate in Morecambe at about 09:30 BST, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said.

No injuries have been reported and smoke has been seen billowing out above the site.

Eight fire engines were sent to the scene and a spokesperson said the service was "working as fast as they can to extinguish the fire safely".

Tashi Sherpa A large plume of smoke can be seen billowing above the sands of Morecambe Bay with hills in the background.Tashi Sherpa
A large smoke plume could be seen across Morecambe Bay
LFRS Water is hosed down onto a one-storey building from a firefighter on a cherry picker. Fire engines can be seen around the buildingLFRS
Fire crews with eight engines were sent to the scene in White Lund Industrial Estate

LFRS group manager Mark Warwick said the blaze was "giving off large volumes of smoke", and "if you see or smell any smoke in the area, please keep windows and doors closed."

Nearby roads have been closed, including part of the Bay Gateway, as crews tackle the blaze.

Victoria Mcmurtha A large cloud of smoke rises above the scene. Ancient ruins can be seen on the left by an expanse of water and grass in the foreground. Hills form the backdrop.Victoria Mcmurtha
Local residents have been urged to shut windows to prevent smoke inhalation

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