WORCESTERSHIRE firefighters were called to a large building fire which happened throughout the night.
The fire was at the Overross Industrial Estate in Ross-on-Wye and required fire crews from Worcester, Droitwich, Upton-upon-Severn and Ledbury to help extinguish the fire.
01:53 Overross Ind Estate #Ross_on_Wye - Multiple crews from across #HWFire are in attendance at a large building fire. Crews include @HWFireRoss, @HWFireWchurch, @HWFireWorcs, @HWFireWFhub, @HWFireDroitwich, @HWFireUpton, @HWFireLedbury,@HWFireFownhope, To be continued.. #HWFIRE
— HWFireControl (@HWFireControl) May 2, 2022
The large factory fire saw Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue appliances deployed, with support from the South Wales Fire and Rescue service.
Large factory fire at Overross ind. Est. Ross on Wye. 10 @hwfire appliances with support from South Wales FRS, 2 ALPs being used. Great effort from all crews especially the first pumps from @HWFireRoss who established a sound IC structure. Hazmat Tactical Advisor role for me. pic.twitter.com/TJ17CEer7J
— Ade Farmer (@HWFireAFarmer) May 2, 2022
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue warned those in the area to close all doors and windows due to the smoke caused by the fire.
West Merica Police were also in attendance at the scene.
Crews from Hereford and Worcester have been dampening the scene of the fire this morning.
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