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Major fire breaks out in Exeter

The fire can be seen from nearby roads (courtesy: Brad Hardware/Radio Exe)

It's on a scrap yard in Marsh Barton

Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a scrap yard in Exeter.

Emergency services were aclled to Christow Road in the Marsh Barton area of the city. Devon and Somerset Fire and Service says it's a large incident and "are requesting residents to keep their windows and doors closed, and to stay away from the area."

A spokesperson said: "Crews are using a hose reel jet and main jet to try to bring a large pile of scrap metal that is well alight under control. The aerial ladder platform and water bowser are also at the scene."

 

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