Live: Huge fire over Leamington and Warwick - what we know so far

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Emergency services are still at the scene dealing with a huge fire at the Tachbrook Park Industrial Estate in Leamington.

The building on fire is Leeson Polyurethanes Ltd. Local businesses and nearby houses have been evacuated.

Residents reported explosion noises from the fire scene.

Emergency services are still at the scene dealing with a huge fire at the Tachbrook Park Industrial Estate. Photo by Lewis Owen.Emergency services are still at the scene dealing with a huge fire at the Tachbrook Park Industrial Estate. Photo by Lewis Owen.
Emergency services are still at the scene dealing with a huge fire at the Tachbrook Park Industrial Estate. Photo by Lewis Owen.

Here are the updates as we get them:

Press conference held

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Warwickshire Police and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue have been speaking to the media tonight to summarise the events of the day. There is no new major updates so one person still remains unaccounted for at this time. They know who the person is and are working with the family. The person works at the premises and all the other workers are accounted for.

Firefighters said that they don't think that fire is a significant risk anymore but it will take several days to fully put it out.

The advice is that everyone within 500 metres of the fire should continue to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed while police continue to investigate.

Anyone who develops any breathing difficulties as a result of the fire is asked to contact 101.

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Road closures

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For obvious reason, many road have been closed today. But on top of that, police will be closing the A452 near to Myton Road/Pets At Home in order to help firefighters.

Emergency services remain in attendance in and around Juno Drive, one person remains unaccounted for at this time.

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Missing person

Emergency services are continue to search for a person who remains unaccounted for after a huge blaze in Leamington.

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People are still being urged to stay away from the area and keep their windows and doors closed if they are nearby

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Keep your windows closed

Road closures are currently in place. Emergency services are advising people to keep windows and doors closed and stay away from the area.

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A Warwickshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Warwickshire Fire are dealing with a large building fire in the Leamington area. Local residents advised to keep doors and windows closed and a minimum 100 metres away from the incident."

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