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Fire at former Birds Eye factory Fire at former Birds Eye factory
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A large fire has broken out at a the former Birds Eye factory in Grimsby. Firefighters have successfully tackled a large fire at the former Birds Eye factory in Grimsby.
Around 80 firefighters and 13 appliances have been tackling the blaze which broke out at the disused factory shortly after 1900 BST. About 80 firefighters and 13 appliances were called to the the blaze, which broke out at the disused factory shortly after 1900 BST.
Firefighters have said a number of explosions have gone off at the site and residents living nearby have been asked to leave their homes. Firefighters said a several explosions went off, and nearby residents were asked to leave their homes.
Police in Grimsby later said that they were treating the cause of the fire as suspicious. They were allowed to return when the fire was under control. Police said the the cause of the fire was "suspicious".
A Humberside Police spokeswoman said there were reports of huge clouds of smoke spreading towards the M180. A Humberside Police spokeswoman said at the height of the fire there were reports of huge clouds of smoke spreading towards the M180.
Residents moved from their homes have been taken to the King George Stadium. Residents moved from their homes were initially taken to the King George Stadium.
Police are urging those living in the area to stay indoors and keep their windows closed.