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Crews fight large fire at industrial estate

AJ Fielder Black smoke rising above a road, houses and trees caused by an industrial estate fire in Letchworth Garden City.AJ Fielder
Emergency services were called to the fire at about 18:45 BST, a fire spokesperson said

Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a building on an industrial estate.

The emergency services were called to Birds Hill, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, at about 18:45 BST.

Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms were at the scene. A fire service spokesperson advised nearby residents to keep doors and windows shut.

The road was closed between Pixmore Avenue and Norton Way, and Hertfordshire Police has asked people to avoid the area.

AJ Fielder Black smoke from an industrial fire rising above houses and hedges in Letchworth Garden City. The roof of an ambulance can be seen on the right. AJ Fielder
Locals could see black smoke risking above houses and residents nearby are being advised to keep doors and windows shut

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