Local people are being warned to avoid the area amid a huge plum of smoke caused by an industrial fire in Kidderminster.
Emergency services are currently at the scene tackling a huge blaze in the area of Park Street.
Police issue warning amid Kidderminster fire
A West Mercia Police spokesperson has warned people to avoid the area with black smoke visible from miles away.
A police spokesperson said: "We are currently attending a fire in Park Street, Kidderminster.
"Please avoid the area while emergency services respond as there will be road closures in place."
Public Health England warning to Kidderminster residents
Public health England has sent a warning to residents explaining the dangers from smoke.
They tweeted: “Any #smoke can be an irritant. If people are outdoors near #Fire in #Kidderminster they should avoid/limit time spent in areas affected by smoke/ash Substances in smoke can worsen health problems like asthma &heart conditions so people should carry their medication if near”
Any #smoke can be an irritant. If people are outdoors near #Fire in #Kidderminster they should avoid/limit time spent in areas affected by smoke/ash
— PHE West Midlands (@PHE_WestMids) September 8, 2021
Substances in smoke can worsen health problems like asthma &heart conditions so people should carry their medication if near https://t.co/MKzfLCazbv
Paul Dancyger and Clive Bennett from Sheet Metal Services on Hill Street co-own the business which is close to the site. They said they aren't sure which unit it is.
Paul said: "It's shocking it happened so quick. I tried to get in and get my backpack and there were flames at the top of the unit. I thought it was thunder, I looked outside and it was black."
Clive added: "It was happened so quick, there was a guy telling us to evacuate."
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