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Описание: Smoke from huge Avonmouth fire reaches Stroud district

By Huw Mabe @huwmabeNQ 5th October

Smoke from a huge fire at a scrapyard in Avonmouth has now reached the Stroud district.

20,000 tons of scrap metal has caught alight at Sims Metal Management on St Andrew's Road.

Crews from Crews from Avonmouth, Southmead, Weston, Patchway, Temple, Kingswood and Bedminster were all called to the fire shortly after 10.30pm yesterday and remain at the scene.

The fire is affecting visibility on the M49 and M5 around junction 18.

This morning Avon Fire and Rescue Service stated the smoke had reached as far as Thornbury, but there are now reports of a burning smell in the Stroud district.

Stroud District Council has Tweeted: "We're getting reports of the smell of burning plastic in our district.

We're getting reports of the smell of burning plastic in our district. The source appears to be a scrapyard fire at Avonmouth - those with serious breathing difficulties should be aware and if it becomes an issue where they live, remain indoors with doors and windows closed. https://t.co/qYwg04VutD — Stroud District Council (@StroudDC) October 5, 2020

"The source appears to be a scrapyard fire at Avonmouth - those with serious breathing difficulties should be aware and if it becomes an issue where they live, remain indoors with doors and windows closed."

Public Health England and the National Chemical Emergency Centre have been consulted and have deemed the smoke low risk, but people are still being advised to close doors and windows.