Crews tackle fire on city centre industrial estate
The fire is affecting a number of industrial units
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Firefighters are tackling a blaze on a city centre industrial estate.
Black smoke was seen rising from Liners Industrial Estate in Southampton shortly before 16:00 BST.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms dealt with the blaze in a number of commercial units, with a "relief strategy" seeing it scaled down by 20:00.
There were three units in a row of five that were impacted by the fire, and police warned people to stay away from the area because of "potential asbestos" in the smoke.
Several road closures were put in place
The fire service warned local residents to close windows and doors.
A number of local roads including Paynes Road and Park Road were also cordoned off by the police.
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