Summary

Firefighters tackling huge Rockcliffe Works fire involving 100 tonnes of waste and PLASTIC as residents evacuated

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  • - Rockliffe Works warehouse caught fire in Blackburn this morning
  • - Fire crews called to Paterson Street at 5.40am and are still at scene 100 tonnes of waste and rubbish on fire
  • - Firefighters and police expected to be there for most of the day
  • - Nearby residents evacutaed due to large amount of smoke
  • - Drone used as part of efforts to control blaze Fire services have declared Op Merlin in relation to the incident
  • - People advised to keep windows and doors closed

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