Firefighters tackle large fire at Blackburn warehouse

Firefighters have spent the night tackling a large fire at an industrial estate in Blackburn.

Crews were called to Shadsworth Industrial Estate at around 7.50pm last night, with footage showing large flames shooting into the air.

As the blaze continued, 10 fire crews were called to the incident - including a specialist aerial ladder platform and a stinger.

Roads around the industrial estate were closed as a precaution, and ambulances heading to the Royal Blackburn Hospital were forced to take diversions.

In an update online, Lancashire Fire & Rescue said: "We have 10 fire engines at a warehouse on Shadsworth Business Park. Firefighters are working hard to contain the fire and prevent it spreading further.

"A number of roads are closed in the area and we encourage you close windows and doors if you can see or smell the smoke."

Pictures on X show the warehouse structure buckled in on itself, with most of it melted away by the heat of the flames.

With the blaze now under control, some crews have been stood down, with an investigation expected to start later.

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