Firefighters tackle blaze at industrial unit in Chard

Firefighters were called to extinguish a fire at an industrial unit in Chard earlier today. The blaze, which is believed to have started in the early hours of the morning, quickly spread throughout the building, causing significant damage.

No injuries have been reported at this time, but the extent of the damage is still being assessed. Firefighters are currently working to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.

Local residents are advised to avoid the area while emergency services continue to work on extinguishing the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but an investigation will be conducted once the fire has been fully extinguished.