A FIRE has broken out in Porte Marsh Industrial Estate at about 13.30 today 21st June.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fire on Porte Marsh Road next to MT Barrnsley.
An eyewitness said they believe the fire to be at QSIL Metals factory.
Residents in the area are reporting a strong smell of smoke.
A spokesperson for DWFRS has told us: "We were called to Harris Road, Porte Marsh Industrial Estate, Calne at 1.20pm today, 21st June, for a fire in a two storey industrial unit.
"We have crews on scene from Calne, Chippenham, Devizes, Westlea, Trowbridge, Westbury and Warminster, together with the aerial ladder platform from Swindon - approximately 35 firefighters.
"There is a lot of acrid smoke rising from the fire, so we are advising anyone local to keep doors and windows closed if affected.
"We have also requested local road closures, so people should avoid the area."
A spokesperson for Calne Police said: "Porte Marsh Road, Calne, has been closed following a fire at an industrial unit.
As of 6pm Calne Fire Station have said "Good progress is being made and the fire is under control. We expect to remain on site overnight, although the number of crews will be scaled back. The amount of smoke has reduced significantly, and air monitoring downwind of the incident has found no adverse readings."
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