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Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes after fire broke out at a Lincolnshire factory.Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes after fire broke out at a Lincolnshire factory.
Fire crews were called to the Environcom recycling plant on Houghton Road, Grantham, just after 0200 BST.Fire crews were called to the Environcom recycling plant on Houghton Road, Grantham, just after 0200 BST.
Twelve fire engines are tackling the flames at the facility, which is on an industrial estate in a built-up area.Twelve fire engines are tackling the flames at the facility, which is on an industrial estate in a built-up area.
Residents have been taken to the Meres Leisure Centre. There are no reports of any injuries. The nearby A52 has also been closed.Residents have been taken to the Meres Leisure Centre. There are no reports of any injuries. The nearby A52 has also been closed.
Mick Green, from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said there was concern about chemicals inside the plant.Mick Green, from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said there was concern about chemicals inside the plant.
"It is predominantly a recycling site for fridges and washing machines so there are all the products involved with those that are involved with the fire."It is predominantly a recycling site for fridges and washing machines so there are all the products involved with those that are involved with the fire.
"What we are more concerned about are the products being given off by these fridges burning, particularly on the foam insulation and what is carried on the smoke plume throughout Grantham.""What we are more concerned about are the products being given off by these fridges burning, particularly on the foam insulation and what is carried on the smoke plume throughout Grantham."
Residents have been told the smoke does not represent a serious threat but windows should be closed.
Firefighters said they could be at the scene for another 24 hours.
The facility has recently been at the centre of a row with residents who said deliveries were keeping them awake at night.The facility has recently been at the centre of a row with residents who said deliveries were keeping them awake at night.