A major blaze is reported to be underway at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall, UK this morning, with considerable concern for up to 30 gas cylinders at risk of explosion.
Plumes of black smoke are engulfing the dockyard, where it is thought the fire started just before 9am BST.
Reports of explosions involving gas cylinders have already been suggested, while it is thought that a number of acetylene cylinders are at risk of explosion. Reports vary, but it is suggested that between 30-40 acetylene cylinders may be either on fire or at risk of exploding.
The public is being advised not to approach the area, while it is believed that homes and businesses within a 300m radius are being evacuated.
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