Large fire breaks out at Cornwall industrial estate

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A major fire has broken out at an industrial estate in Cornwall - a large number of firefighters are tackling the blaze.

The fire started on Penbeagle Industrial Estate at about 7am this morning (March 24).

9:30am update

The fire service says there are now seven major pumping appliances at the scene - and good progress is being made extinguishing the fire.

The team has reiterated that they would like people to avoid the area in St Ives.

7:30am update

Cornwall Fire and Rescue said several fire engines were at the scene and thick smoke was seen billowing from the industrial estate.

The fire service has asked members of the the public to avoid the area.

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