Multiple fire engines were called to the scene of an industrial fire in Lancaster early this morning.
Lancashire and Cumbria Fire and Rescue said it was called to reports of a commercial building fire on Port Royal Avenue at 5.30am (December 3).
The fire involves a large building containing commercial waste.
A large smoke plume is visible from the site and firefighters are using specialist equipment such as aerial ladder platforms, a stinger and hazardous materials unit to bring the fire under control.
People in the local area are advised to keep out of the smoke plume and keep windows and doors shut if they can see or smell smoke.
No injuries have been reported and Lancashire Fire and Rescue are working with partners to make the site safe.
A number of road closures are in place and people are advised to keep clear of the area.
Nine fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms, a stinger appliance, the hazard materials unit and the drone team are currently in attendance.
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