A fire which erupted at Salisbury Plain yesterday is still burning and has been sending ‘unimaginable’ levels of smoke into the air. Those living nearby have been urged to keep their windows doors closed to protect themselves from the fumes.
The fire at Salisbury Plain is still burning after the MoD told firefighters they could not enter its land
People have said they can smell the smoke all the way from Swindon, as a lack of wind makes conditions that much worse. A spokesman said all live firing on site had been halted but would not confirm if military activity had started the blaze.Thick plumes of smoke filled the air after the fire broke out yesterday afternoon
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