Huge fire breaks out near ‘weapons systems factory’ as Brits told ‘keep windows & doors shut’
A MASSIVE fire has broken out near what is believed to be a weapons factory in Derbyshire.
Locals near the plant on Wilne Road, Draycott, have been told to keep windows and doors shut.
Firefighters are currently dealing with the incident, believed to have happened on Friday night.
One witness claimed they saw multiple casualties being rushed away in ambulances following the horror.
Forensics teams were later pictured donning white overalls as they attended the scene overnight.
Aerial pictures also showed nine fire engines including crews from Nottingham and Leicestershire’s brigades, among scores of emergency service vehicles.
As of 8.30am on Saturday, one fire crew remained on scene damping down and checking for hot spots, DerbyshireLive reports.
In a statement just before 11pm on Friday, Derbyshire Fire & rescue Services said: “Firefighters are currently dealing with an incident on Wilne Road in #Draycott.
“Local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed while we deal with the incident.
“No further information is available at present.”
The Sun Online have approached Derbyshire Police and the Ministry of Defence for comment.
It was previously incorrectly reported Chemring Countermeasures UK owns the site, but a representative confirmed the firm sold the site in 2019.