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| Jersey airport has been closed after a series of explosions led to a cloud of black smoke over the island. | Jersey airport has been closed after a series of explosions led to a cloud of black smoke over the island. |
| It is not yet known what caused the fire, which started in a barn near the Broadlands guest house in the Mont Fallu area of St Peter. | It is not yet known what caused the fire, which started in a barn near the Broadlands guest house in the Mont Fallu area of St Peter. |
| It is believed gas canisters and diesel were stored on site, and they could be the cause of the explosions. | It is believed gas canisters and diesel were stored on site, and they could be the cause of the explosions. |
| About 60 people have been evacuated from the area and a nearby swimming pool drained to help tackle the blaze. | About 60 people have been evacuated from the area and a nearby swimming pool drained to help tackle the blaze. |
| The noise of the explosions could be heard around the island | |
| There are no reports of injuries. | There are no reports of injuries. |
| Chief fire officer Mark James said: "The fire broke out in the buildings surrounding the hotel. | Chief fire officer Mark James said: "The fire broke out in the buildings surrounding the hotel. |
| "The airport has closed due to the close proximity of the fire and the amount of smoke. | "The airport has closed due to the close proximity of the fire and the amount of smoke. |
| "We are also evacuating the area as some of the buildings, which are mainly workshops, contain asbestos." | "We are also evacuating the area as some of the buildings, which are mainly workshops, contain asbestos." |
| Alison Page-Brown who lives about a mile away, said: "We were watching TV when we heard two loud bangs. | |
| "A few minutes later I went up stairs and saw the smoke from a window at the back of our house." | |
| Are you in Jersey? Have you been affected by the blasts? Send us your experiences using the form below. | Are you in Jersey? Have you been affected by the blasts? Send us your experiences using the form below. |
| You can send your pictures and moving footage to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 07725 100 100 or short code 61124 | You can send your pictures and moving footage to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 07725 100 100 or short code 61124 |
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| When taking photos or filming please do not endanger yourself or others, take unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | When taking photos or filming please do not endanger yourself or others, take unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |