Warning issued as firefighters tackle building blaze in Westbury

Fire crews are currently tackling a blaze involving a derelict building in Westbury.

Locals are being warned to shut their windows and doors following the fire, which is ongoing in Sandhole Lane this evening (Monday).

The blaze, off Westbury Leigh, is causing a smoke plume in the area – with at least four fire engines in attendance.

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “If you are near Sandhole Lane, you may wish to keep doors & windows closed as there’s a lot of smoke rising from a derelict building on fire.

“We have crews from Westbury, Warminster, Trowbridge and Chippenham on scene tackling the blaze.”