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Investigations underway after major fire at Lee Mill factory

 

Fire investigation officers will be visiting the site of Bandvulc Tyre factory in Lee Mill Industrial Estate today after a major fire broke out just before 5pm on Friday.

Fire crews from Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock, Greenbank and Crownhill attended the scene after numerous reports of thick black smoke blowing towards the A38 dual carriageway. 

Surrounding industrial units were evacuated and fire crews were at the site until late last night.

There were no reported injuries and 50% of the building was damaged.

 

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