Firefighters battle large fire at Baldock industrial estate

Firefighters have been tackling a large fire at an industrial estate.

Fire crews and police were called to the scene in Baldock Industrial Estate, on London Road on Tuesday evening at around 6.15pm.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it is near the town's Tesco supermarket and it had "multiple resources in attendance".

Roads nearby are closed and people have been asked to avoid the area.

Neighbours were advised to keep their windows closed due to the smoke, as residents described the "acrid smell".

Oliver Health, the MP for North East Hertfordshire, tweeted late on Tuesday: "I am sorry to hear about this dreadful fire at the Baldock Rd industrial estate tonight, and am pressing for further information and to see if there is anything more we can do to help at this time.

"This is very worrying for all concerned and i hope everyone is keeping safe."

Alistair Willoughby, a councillor from North Herts Council, tweeted: "My thoughts go out to all those affected by the fire on Baldock industrial estate; the businesses, staff, & residents.

"Huge gratitude to the incredibly brave police & firefighters keeping us safe!

"I will do all that I can to assist businesses & staff who have lost their work."

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