Firefighters tackle glass factory blaze

A bright orange glow and plumes of smoke rising in the night sky. In the foreground are trees and bushes. Image source, Jason Barnard
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The fire service were initially called to the blaze on Saturday night

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Several people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a glass manufacturers.

Dozens of firefighters were called to the blaze at Stoelzle Flaconnage on Weeland Road in Knottingley, Wakefield at 22:49 BST on Saturday.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said those affected by smoke inhalation had been treated by paramedics.

The fire service said the blaze was ongoing and eight crews remained on site supported supported by the command unit.

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Crews remained at the scene earlier

Those living nearby were advised to advised to keep doors and windows closed due to the smoke in the area.

The fire service said 12 crews had initially been sent to the blaze along with an aerial appliance.

In an update at 07:45 BST it said: "Eight fire crews remain on site this morning, supported by our command unit and personnel welfare teams.

"Large jets continue to be deployed to combat the ongoing blaze."

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The Stoelzle Flaconnage site in Kottingley manufacturers glass bottles for prestige spirits

According to the Stoelzle Flaconnage website, the facility in Knottingley "has grown into a leader in the premium spirits packaging industry."

It said: "From bespoke, handcrafted bottles for limited-edition whiskies to large-scale production for premium gins, our glass containers have become synonymous with quality and innovation."

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