Factory fire tackled at Overross Industrial Estate in Ross-on-Wye

The cause of the fire at Overross Industrial Estate, Ross-on-Wye, is being investigated

More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at an industrial laundry in Herefordshire.

Ten fire engines and two aerial ladders were among appliances sent to Overross Industrial Estate, Ross-on-Wye, after the call-out at about 01:50 BST.

Incident commander Gareth Clarke said no-one was injured in the fire, which has destroyed Clean's premises.

Crews at the Netherton Road site worked to stop the fire spreading to other buildings.

"But the building itself was so well involved when they pulled up that trying to save this building was not really an option by then," Mr Clarke said.

The fire service captured drone pictures of the damage at the Overross Industrial Estate in Ross-on-Wye

Fire crews said no-one was injured in the blaze

Part of the roof has collapsed and some fire crews have remained on the scene damping down hot spots and making the site safe.

Mr Clarke said the premises was made mainly of sandwich panels which lose their structure and walls when hot, adding "the building will probably have to come down before people can go in there again".

Clean specialises in laundry services for the hospitality industry and in linen and workwear rental, its website says.

Pictures show smoke coming from the roof of the laundry services firm Clean

Earlier, Ade Farmer, group commander at Hereford and Worcester Fire Service, said firefighters were helped by crews from south Wales and they made good progress "through the early hours".

The fire service initially advised people living nearby to close their doors and windows

Fire investigation officers are at the scene trying to find out what caused the blaze.

The fire service advised people living nearby to close their doors and windows

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