Fire crews say they'e being cautious as they look to damp down the huge blaze.
Ten fire engines are in attendance close to Orbitual Islands, with local businesses told to evacuate from their buildings.Fire and Rescue Service crews were called out just before 6.15am on Thursday 9 May, to an address on Cley Road.
They said: "We’ve currently got lots of firefighters down there alongside other colleagues from West Midlands Fire Service and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to help bring the fire under control"."We’re advising the public to avoid the area where possible whilst we work to bring the incident to a safe and swift conclusion".
"If you live nearby and feel you are affected, we recommend closing your windows and doors as a precaution due to heavy amounts of smoke coming from the building".Large plumes of smoke could be seen from at least ten miles away.Credit: Rob Higham / FacebookCrews have told ITV Central they expect to be at the site for two days, and that they are taking extra-cautious measures as the building contents are toxic."It's very dangerous in terms of the situation close to it.
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