Over 40 firefighters tackle blaze at industrial estate

Firefighters tackling the blaze Credit: Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Over 40 firefighters and six fire engines, including one from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, have been tackling a large fire at an industrial estate overnight in Ross-on-Wye.

The fire, that started yesterday, was reported to Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service at approximately 17:47.

As well as firefighters, an Environmental Protection Unit, the water board, specialist hazardous materials officers, police and ambulance crews were also in attendance.

The industrial estate in Ross-on-Wye Credit: Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Three fire engines and a water carrier remain at the scene and an investigation into the cause of the fire will take later today.

The industrial estate in Ross-on-Wye Credit: Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service