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Two people have been injured in a blaze at a fireworks factory in north Somerset, Avon Fire and Rescue said. | |
One person is being treated for smoke inhalation after fire broke out around 2130 BST at the Fire Magic factory at Kenn Court Business Park in Clevedon. | |
The fire service said the injuries were not believed to be serious. | |
Several appliances are still at the scene, but the fire service said the blazes was "pretty much under control", adding its cause will be investigated. | |
Police have closed several roads in the Kenn area. It has so far not been necessary to evacuate any residents from the area. | |
Two containers of fireworks caught alight and exploded during the blaze. | |
Tony Jackson, Avon Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "It was pretty spectacular when we first got here. | |
"Some of the fireworks had caught light and the people of Clevedon were given an impromptu firework display. | |
He added that the emergency services were likely to be at the scene for some time. | |
"The fire is pretty much under control now and we are in the process of dampening down," he said. |