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| M6 closes during chemical blaze |
M6 closes during chemical blaze |
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| Part of the M6 has been closed after a fire at a waste disposal unit on a Lancashire industrial estate. | Part of the M6 has been closed after a fire at a waste disposal unit on a Lancashire industrial estate. |
| Drums of chemicals caught fire and were exploding on the Veolia Cleanaway site on the Red Scar industrial estate in Ribbleton, police said on Monday. | Drums of chemicals caught fire and were exploding on the Veolia Cleanaway site on the Red Scar industrial estate in Ribbleton, police said on Monday. |
| People living nearby are being advised to stay indoors and close all windows and doors. | People living nearby are being advised to stay indoors and close all windows and doors. |
| The motorway has been closed between junctions 31 at Samlesbury and the M55 at junction 32. | The motorway has been closed between junctions 31 at Samlesbury and the M55 at junction 32. |
| The emergency services are at the scene. | The emergency services are at the scene. |
| Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 pumps were fighting the fire, which started at about 0600 BST. |
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