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An investigation has begun into a fire at a factory in Somerset which engulfed the town of Glastonbury in smoke. | |
More than 100 firefighters tackled the blaze 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. |
A large plume of smoke was blown over Meare and Glastonbury and police advised residents to stay indoors. | |
Ten pumps and two hydraulic platforms were used to tackle the fire and an incident command unit also deployed. | |
Earlier, fire service group commander Andy Newland 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." | "I think when we get it put out that the factory is going to have to be demolished." |