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Leamington spa fire: Footage shows scale of blaze

Footage of a fire at an industrial premises where explosions have been reported shows a huge plume of smoke and flames leaping into the sky.

Emergency crews were sent to Juno Drive in Leamington Spa on Friday morning.

Properties within the vicinity were being evacuated, Warwickshire Police said.

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27 August 2021

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