Emergency services have been called to a huge fire that has broken out at an industrial site in Leamington Spa.

       Dramatic footage on social media shows smoke pouring out from a building as residents claim they heard an “explosion”.

       Road closures are in place as fire services work to put out the blaze at an industrial property on Juno Drive. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

       Residents and businesses have been advised by Public Health England (PHE) to avoid the area and also keep doors and windows closed.

       Matt Western, Labour MP for Warwick & Leamington, tweeted that the fire is “extremely serious” and said the blaze “may involve chemicals from plastics business unit.”

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       Local resident Kimberley Harris posted a video of the fire on social media and said “explosions rattled our windows repeatedly.”

       Timo Burbidge, a communications professional, tweeted: There’s some sort of on-going blaze towards the station end of Leamington Spa. The smoke plumes are absolutely enormous. It’s very apocalyptic.”

       A spokesperson from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “WFRS crews are currently in attendance at a fire at an industrial premises at Juno Drive, Leamington Spa.

       “Properties in the vicinity are being evacuated. If you live within 70 metres of the site, please keep windows and doors closed. We are working closely with @warkspolice.”

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       A spokesman for Warwickshire Police said: “Emergency services are currently in attendance at a fire at a premises on Juno Drive, Leamington.

       “Road closures are currently in place. Please keep windows and doors closed. Further updates will be posted when available.”