A FIRE erupted at Pinewood film studios tonight, with emergency services scrambling to the scene of the incident.

       The blaze sent huge plumes of smoke into the air above the site in Slough, Berkshire.

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       Fire crews attended the incident after 9pm Credit: The Sun 5

       Crews from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and London Fire Brigade were called to the blaze Credit: LNP

       Fire crews were scrambled to workshops 141 and 142 within the studio complex at around 9.10pm tonight.

       Crews from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and London Fire Brigade tackled the blaze.

       The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.

       A person in the area tweeted: "Pinewood Studios is currently on fire!"

       Another said: "Hope everyone is safe; just see a huge fire at Pinewood Studios and at least five fire engines are in attendance."

       Nearby residents said they heard "a very big explosion" when the fire started.

       Pictures shared on social media show a significant amount of smoke around the studios.

       Pinewood has been home to the James Bond stage since 1976, with its construction costing $1.8 million (￡1.3 million).

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       The set burned to the ground in June 1984 towards the end of filming of Ridley Scott's Legend, but was rebuilt and reopened in January 1985.

       In July 2006, another fire occurred after production ended on the Bond film Casino Royale.

       The set was later demolished and rebuilt in under six months.

       The Sun has contacted Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the London Fire Brigade for comment.

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       The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage Credit: LNP 5

       Firefighters at Pinewood Studios after a fire broke out in workshops 141 and 142 Credit: LNP We pay for your stories!

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