Eight fire engines tackle blaze at waste management building in Buckshaw Village with residents urged to close windows and doors
“This incident is creating a large smoke plume, which is affecting residential properties nearby,” a spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said.
Lancashire Police warned residents Dawson Lane had been closed in both directions and to avoid the area if possible.People were also urged not to use drones at the scene as LFRS were using their own to help battle the blaze.
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