Kidderminster fire – Residents told to shut windows & stay indoors as huge blaze rages

PEOPLE have been warned to shut their windows as a huge fire rages on an industrial estate.

Firefighters from 20 crews are battling the blaze at the Hoo Farm Industrial Estate in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

A thick black column of smoke can be seen for miles as flames rip through the site.

Firefighters had been called to a carpet and flooring distribution firm after reports of a fire around 10.20am.

A local resident told the BBC: "A huge plume of black smoke, flames right in the black cloud.

"I've never seen flames like it on a fire like this."

Jon Laight, Group Commander for Hereford and Worcestereshire Fire and Rescue, tweeted: "This is a significant fire so please avoid the area.

"For those in Kidderminster, keep your windows and door shut due to the large amounts of smoke being produced.

"Over 20 fire appliances on scene working with on site experts and other emergency services."

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