Witnesses say the detonation shook the houses all over the city.
The fire caused the residents to evacuate and shut down respective close roads.At least 12 fire trucks and specialised vehicles, including pneumatic ladder and water transport vehicles, were sent to the site, reported the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Department (DWFRS).Eyewitnesses say the flames swept the warehouse in minutes.
The video available online showed a fireball lighting up the night sky, followed by a dense black smoke column hovering over northern Swindon.
Wiltshire Police have identified the incidental as ‘serious’, with the formation of a strong cordon.
Residents were asked to stay in their homes and close their windows due to smoke.
The origin of the detonation has not yet been confirmed.
In an update from 21:40 p.m., DWFRS reported that there is an investigative officer on the scene for fires to begin work "as shortly as it is safe."
Swindon City Council confirmed that her emergency consequence squad is working with the police and fire department.
"Works are ongoing to find what happened, to find whether individual was injured and to guarantee safety in the area" said Council president Jim Robbins.
Wiltshire Search and Rescue reported that his squad remained on alert on Thursday morning, incapable to enter the fire area until the fire was contained.
The authorities have not reported any fatalities, and there is no evidence that anyone was in the building.The detonation besides caused a power outage in about 80 properties, reported Scottish and confederate Electricity Networks (SSEN).
The electricity supplier reported that after the incidental the power was cut off "because of a safety threat to our network".Early this month, the UK government announced plans to build a large drone mill in Swindon.
The 254,000 square feet (23,000 m2) plant, managed by Tekever from the aero-defensive industry, will employment about 1,000 employees and its beginning is planned for 2026.
It will produce reflection and intelligence drones.
There's no indication that the Wednesday blast is connected to the fresh factory.
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/625228-uk-massive-blast-warehouse/
