Evacuation as fire crews battle chemical factory fire
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- ITN
Evacuation as fire crews battle chemical factory fire
More than 150 people were evacuated from their homes after a fire at an industrial site. Almost 100 children were forced to miss GCSE and A-level exams as chemical smoke engulfed Leominster, Herefordshire, following the blaze at the Skymark plant. A pall of black smoke rose up above the Skymark factory, which stores paints, solvents and plastics, and other people whose homes were caught up under the smoke were advised to remain indoors with windows shut. A number of explosions occurred after emergency services were called to the premises at around 3.30am. A spokesman for Herefordshire Council said the number of evacuees at a nearby sports centre had reached between 170 and 180.
ITN | June 17, 2009
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