Bucks Fire & Rescue have confirmed that no injuries have been reported following an alleged explosion in High Wycombe.
In the afternoon of Thursday, June 3, a loud noise was reportedly heard at the Cressex Business Park, with black smoke engulfing the blue skies across the town.
READ MORE: 'Explosions' heard from industrial estate as black smoke is seen from miles away
The smoke got thicker as time went on, with some people also noticing flames from miles away.
What Bucks Fire & Rescue said
# INCIDENT UPDATE #
— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) June 3, 2021
No injuries reported. We received more than 100 x 999 calls. 15 fire and rescue vehicles and crews from @Bucksfire @RBFRSofficial and @OxonFireRescue https://t.co/u3XClrds10
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In a brief statement from Bucks Fire & Rescue, they said: “More than 100 calls received to a fire at a warehouse in Lincoln Road, Cressex Business Park.
“No reports of injuries.
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“15 fire and rescue vehicles from Bucks, Berks and Oxon.”
It happened in the afternoon of June 3
— Lucy (@lucyjuicy24) June 3, 2021
READ MORE: PICTURES: Fire and black smoke coming out of industrial estate after 'explosions'
Areas in and around the business park have been cordoned off and according to the police who told our reporter who was live at the scene, they were ‘unsure’ of when it will be lifted.
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