What is the huge plume of smoke drifting over Nottinghamshire?

Plumes of thick black smoke billowing into the sky above Langar can be seen for miles around.
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Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed they are assisting Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service as they work to extinguish a fire in an industrial unit near Langar Airfield.

Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors closed until the situation has reached a safe conclusion.

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Residents nearby have been advised to keep windows and doors shut to protect from fumes.

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Nottinghamshire Fire Services said there were around 90 firefighters from three different services with 15 pumps tackling the blaze.

A spokesman said: “Crews will now start to be rotated with night shift staff and are working tirelessly to control the fire.

“Smoke from fires contain lots of different chemicals that can't be immediately identified - please continue to keep your doors and windows closed as a precaution.”