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Fire at Council Depot in Weymouth

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue are dealing with a significant fire in Weymouth at the waste transfer depot involving multiple vehicles. The Fire & Rescue Service are advising residents in the area to keep doors and windows closed.

15 fire crews on scene working hard to prevent the fire spreading further.

Residents in the town have reported hearing several explosions from the site, which is believed to be from refuse vehicles on fire.

The B3157 Chickerell Road is closed whilst the emergency services deal with the incident.

Video: facebook.com/keep1063

See this update from Dorset Council about refuse collections

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