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04/06/2007
Fire crews tackle chemical plant fire
Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a chemical plant in Crewe.
A 600-metre exclusion zone has been set up at the Aztec Chemicals plant, which makes aerosol products, on the Crewe Gates Industrial Estate.
The plant has been evacuated, as have other businesses and factories in the area, while firefighters tackle the blaze, which broke out shortly after noon.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and residents in the area are being advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
(KMcA/SP)
A 600-metre exclusion zone has been set up at the Aztec Chemicals plant, which makes aerosol products, on the Crewe Gates Industrial Estate.
The plant has been evacuated, as have other businesses and factories in the area, while firefighters tackle the blaze, which broke out shortly after noon.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and residents in the area are being advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
(KMcA/SP)
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