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Blasts heard as crews battle industrial unit fire

James DiamondBristol
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A large plume of smoke and flames can be seen rising from the industrial unit

Explosions have been heard and a huge plume of smoke can be seen, amid a large fire at an industrial unit.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the site on Emery Road in the Brislington area of Bristol at 14:27 BST. Firefighters from nine different stations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are at the scene.

Footage shared with the BBC showed a large plume of smoke rising above the scene, with explosions also heard.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We are asking residents and local businesses to keep their windows and doors closed and avoid the area where possible."

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