A huge blaze which has broken out at an industrial estate on Merseyside, has been declared as a "major incident" by the fire service.
Around 20 fire engines are currently at the scene on Sankey Valley Industrial Estate in St Helens as crews fight to bring the blaze under control.
The Liverpool Echo reports that emergency services were called just after 11am.
A spokeswoman from Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: "This has now been declared a major incident.
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"20 fire engines are now in attendance, as well as the combined platform ladder, high volume pump and incident command unit.
"Firefighters are working in really challenging heat conditions.
"Road closures are in place around the area.
"Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed."
A number of people have been evacuated from a caravan site in the area by Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue.
A spokeswoman from the fire service said there have been no reports of any casualties.
People are being asked to avoid the area, while residents and businesses closeby are urged to keep their windows and doors shut.
Dozens of photos and videos of the fire have been shared on social media today, with people seeing plumes of smoke billowing across parts of Merseyside, Wigan, Warrington and as far as Greater Manchester.
