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Warning to shut windows after industrial estate fire

Alex BlakeIsle of Man
BBC A large platform extended from a fire engine is holding two fire and rescue crew members, with water from a hose come down to the left onto a roof, and the air is smoky. You can see in the foreground three crew members with helmets and in high vis jackets. There are trees all around.BBC
The fire began in a warehouse in an industrial estate in Union Mills

People in a village on the Isle of Man have been warned to shut their windows and close their doors after a fire at an industrial estate.

The blaze broke out in a site behind Kaneen's Garage on the main road through Union Mills on a building bearing a sign that reads 'fragile asbestos'.

A large Isle of Man Fire and Rescue service presence has been in the area while the fire has been brought under control.

The footpath along the heritage railway line has been closed while teams work on the fire, and traffic has been directed on the main road, where water is being pumped from a manhole in the centre of the road.

A caved in corrugated roof with a jet stream of water coming down from the left and smoke coming up from the right. There are tree in the background.
The fire appeared to be in the centre part of a warehouse

It is currently unknown what started the fire, or whether anyone was in the building.

The island's fire service has been contacted for more information.

A fire engine in red and yellow is close on the left, and there are lots of crews in the background on the right. Above is an extended platform with two firefighters using a hose that is jetting out. There are trees behind to the right.
There has been a large fire and rescue service presence in the area

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