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| 'Large fire' at former factory in Etruria | 'Large fire' at former factory in Etruria |
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| Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a disused factory in Stoke-on-Trent. | |
| Emergency services were called to Garner Street, in the Etruria area, at about 16:20 GMT on Friday. | |
| Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said at its height, 80 firefighters and 10 appliances were used to tackle the fire at the former Twyford building. | |
| Four pumps remain at the scene as crews continue to put out the blaze. Garner Street is still closed in both directions. | |
| There were reports of a number of explosions at the site, which is next to one branch of the West Coast mainline. Some train services were delayed on Friday as a result of the fire. | |
| Police said there was also heavy smoke in the area and drivers had been urged to take care. | |
| Rebecca Bryant, from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, said people living in the area were being advised to keep their doors and windows closed. | Rebecca Bryant, from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, said people living in the area were being advised to keep their doors and windows closed. |