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'Massive' factory fire in Leicester under control | 'Massive' factory fire in Leicester under control |
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A "massive" fire that broke out close to factories in Leicester has been brought under control. | A "massive" fire that broke out close to factories in Leicester has been brought under control. |
Up to 140 people who had to be evacuated have also been allowed to return to their homes, police said. | Up to 140 people who had to be evacuated have also been allowed to return to their homes, police said. |
The blaze started in Abbey Mills, off Ross Walk, in the Belgrave area of the city on Monday afternoon. | The blaze started in Abbey Mills, off Ross Walk, in the Belgrave area of the city on Monday afternoon. |
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said the fire was "now contained", although crews remain at the scene. Some homes were affected by a power cut. | Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said the fire was "now contained", although crews remain at the scene. Some homes were affected by a power cut. |
A series of roads around Ross Walk will remain closed overnight, police said. | A series of roads around Ross Walk will remain closed overnight, police said. |
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"Some homes in Westbourne Street and Kensington Street were evacuated and residents have now been allowed to return to their properties," Leicestershire Police said in a statement. | "Some homes in Westbourne Street and Kensington Street were evacuated and residents have now been allowed to return to their properties," Leicestershire Police said in a statement. |
"As a result of the fire, homes in Marjorie Street and Kensington Street have been affected by a power cut. | "As a result of the fire, homes in Marjorie Street and Kensington Street have been affected by a power cut. |
"Engineers from Western Power are at the scene working to restore electricity as soon as possible." | "Engineers from Western Power are at the scene working to restore electricity as soon as possible." |
Those affected have been told to go to Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, in Rothley Street, which was earlier set up as a refuge. | Those affected have been told to go to Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, in Rothley Street, which was earlier set up as a refuge. |
At the height of the blaze, water was taken from a nearby canal to help tackle the flames and dozens of onlookers were moved on by police because of the "toxic" smoke being given off. | At the height of the blaze, water was taken from a nearby canal to help tackle the flames and dozens of onlookers were moved on by police because of the "toxic" smoke being given off. |
Roads that remain closed are Abbey Park Street, Olphin Street, Moorgate Street, Westbourne Street, Kensington Street and Marjorie Street. | Roads that remain closed are Abbey Park Street, Olphin Street, Moorgate Street, Westbourne Street, Kensington Street and Marjorie Street. |
There were no reports of any injuries, police said. | There were no reports of any injuries, police said. |
Smoke could be seen from Bradgate Park, about five miles [8 km] away. | Smoke could be seen from Bradgate Park, about five miles [8 km] away. |