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| A large plume of smoke from a factory fire in Somerset is being blown towards Glastonbury, leading to residents being advised to stay indoors. | A large plume of smoke from a factory fire in Somerset is being blown towards Glastonbury, leading to residents being advised to stay indoors. |
| More than 100 firefighters are involved in tackling the fire which broke out at Fisons Eclipse Peat Company. | |
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was in a chemical store inside the factory but did not know what chemicals were in there. | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was in a chemical store inside the factory but did not know what chemicals were in there. |
| People living in Meare and Glastonbury should stay indoors, police said. | People living in Meare and Glastonbury should stay indoors, police said. |
| Ten pumps and two hydraulic platforms are being used to tackle the fire and an incident command unit had also been deployed. | Ten pumps and two hydraulic platforms are being used to tackle the fire and an incident command unit had also been deployed. |
| Andy Newland, group commander, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "We've got 15 fire appliances and about 100 firefighters on the scene. It was a very intense fire which has broken through the roof of the factory. | |
| "I think when we get it put out that the factory is going to have to be demolished." |