Major factory fire in Groby caused by Nitric Acid leak
Fire crews are tackling what's described as a huge fire after a chemical leak at a factory in Groby in Leicestershire.
Fire service: Smoke 'no more toxic' than house fire
People in Groby in Leicestershire are being asked to stay indoors after a chemical leak caused a major blaze at a factory.
Leicestershire Fire & Rescue say the smoke is 'no more toxic' than a house fire, and their advice to stay inside is a precaution.
The fire broke out at G E Druck on Fir Tree Lane shortly before 9:00am, after crews were called to a chemical spill at 6:30am.
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