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M6 closes during chemical blaze |
M6 chemical fire 'under control' |
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Part of the M6 has been closed after a fire at a waste disposal unit on a Lancashire industrial estate. | A fire sparked by chemicals which caught light at a Lancashire industrial site has been brought under control. |
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 were exploding on the Veolia Cleanaway site on the Red Scar industrial estate in Ribbleton, in the early hours of Monday. |
People living nearby are being advised to stay indoors and close all windows and doors. | People living nearby were 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 M6 was closed between junctions 31 at Samlesbury and junction 32 at the M55 but reopened just after 1000 BST. |
The emergency services are at the scene. | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 pumps had been fighting the fire but it had now been brought under control. |
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 pumps were fighting the fire, which started at about 0600 BST. | Police appealed to motorists to "be patient and stay calm" until the road congestion had been cleared. |
| A number of schools in the surrounding area were also closed due to the incident. |
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