Commercial building fire in Blackburn

Firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a fire on the Shadsworth Industrial Estate, Sett End Road in Blackburn. The fire involves a large quantity of plastic at a commercial property.

There is a multi-agency response to this incident and the partners are working together to bring it to an end as quickly as possible.

Update 11:00am

This incident has been reduced to four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform. The smoke plume had reduced significantly but as contractors on site begin to excavate the plastic, the smoke plume may fluctuate in volume, and colour. Residents and drivers are advised to keep their windows and doors closed if they can see or smell smoke.

For updates on this incident, please visit: Commercial building fire in Blackburn | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

Thank you for your paitence and understandning whilst we deal with this incident.