Six fire engines have been called to a fire at the Whitebirk Industrial Estate in Blackburn.

The fire and rescue service was called to a fire on Croft Head Road this evening (October 3).

Anyone who can smell smoke has been urged to close windows and doors.

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A drone is being used at the incident and several road closures are in place.

The road is closed between the junction of Croft Head Road and Lower Philips Road.

Lancashire Telegraph: Six fire engines have been called to a huge fire in Blackburn.Six fire engines have been called to a huge fire in Blackburn. (Image: Emma Shackleton)

A spokesperson for the fire service said: “We currently have six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform in attendance at a building fire on Croft Head Road in Blackburn.

“If you can see or smell smoke, please close your windows and doors.

"The drone is in attendance at this incident. Please do not fly drones in the area as you may obstruct emergency operations.

Lancashire Telegraph: Fire at Blackburn's Whitebirk Industrial EstateFire at Blackburn's Whitebirk Industrial Estate (Image: Mark Woodruff)"There are road closures in place between the junction of Croft Head Road and Lower Philips Road. Please avoid the area. If you can see or smell smoke, keep your windows and doors shut."

We will provide more information as we receive it.

Did you get any pictures of the fire? Send them to: sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk.

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