The factory has reassured customers that their dairy site was 'not impacted and continues to turn milk into cheese today'
Factory chiefs have issued a statement after a huge blaze engulfed Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, sending flames and plumes of smoke into the sky.
Two local schools close to the scene - Longridge High School and St Cecila's RC High School - have both been forced closed for the day due to the fire, fumes and debris. No injuries have been reported and firefighters are urging people to avoid the area as they continue to dampen down the fire.Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses said the fire affected their office and packing site on Shay Lane and praised 'everyone involved for their hard work in challenging circumstances'.
"Our dairy, which is a separate site in Inglewhite, was not impacted and continues to turn milk into cheese today. Our priority is supporting and looking after all of our team - our extended family - and we have been touched by the support from our local community and our customers." The Now't Poncy Food Company said: "lease let us know if anything we can do" while Nickie Crosbie said: "Thinking of you all! X"
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