Melton Mowbray fire: Crews battle fire at Asfordby Business Park
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Image source, Craig LashfordA large fire at business park has sent clouds of black smoke into the skies above Leicestershire - visible from several miles away.
Fire crews said plastic and insulation were ablaze at a storage facility at Asfordby Business Park, near Melton Mowbray.
It is near the scene of another big fire at the weekend.
Firefighters from Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire are at the scene.
Emergency services advised residents of Asfordby and Melton Mowbray to keep their doors and windows closed.
The MP for Rutland and Melton has offered support to anyone involved.
I’ve seen images of a serious fire in Melton Mowbray, I’m not sure of the exact location but it looks like the business park.
— Alicia Kearns MP #StayHomeSaveLives (@aliciakearns) April 8, 2020
I’m hopeful no one has been hurt, and anyone affected should feel free to reach out to me if they need any support I might be able to give.
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