Update at 15:00 on 1 October:Fire crews remain on the site of a fire on the Westwood Industrial Estate in Enterprise Way, Margate. Smoke coming from the incident, which started on Saturday 15 September, has subsided considerably and is now largely within the boundaries of site. Contractors continue to demolish the building to allow firefighters access to the pile of waste measuring approximately 50m x 50m. There may occasionally be temporary increases in smoke as the smouldering waste is dragged out, turned over and dampened down.For further updates, visit the dedicated page for this incident, here - http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/incidents-of-note/westwood-fire-margat… from Public Health England remains in place for people living and working nearby: • People living and working in areas affected by smoke should stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed • Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed • Some of the substances present in smoke can irritate the lining of the nose, throat and lungs, the skin and the eyes. Symptoms may include coughing and wheezing, sore throat, feeling short of breath, runny nose or eyes or chest pain. In general, exposure to smoke is more likely to affect people who have existing breathing problems, lung or heart conditions • People who are generally fit and well are unlikely to experience long-term health problems from temporary exposure to smoke from a fire • The very young and very old, smokers, and people with flu or flu-like illnesses, may also be at greater risk after exposure to smoke from fires. • To minimise your exposure, limit the amount of time you spend outside in the smoke • People with asthma who may be in the vicinity of the fire should carry their inhaler.If symptoms persist seek medical advice by calling NHS 111 or by contacting your General Practitioner (GP). If a medical consultant is already treating an existing health condition, discuss your concerns and symptoms with them. In the case of an emergency call 999................................Kent Fire and Rescue Service remains at the scene of a warehouse fire in Westwood near Margate. Around 35 firefighters are working hard during daylight hours to contain the fire, drag the rubbish out of the fire zone, damp it down, turn it over and check for hot spots. Due to the size of the warehouse and its content the fire service is set to be working on the site for some time to come. Firefighters will be working closely with a demolition company throughout today (23 September) to open up the building, so that fire crews can safely access more of its contents. This is expected to lead to an increased level of smoke in the area, and more visible flames throughout today. People living and working nearby are advised to stay indoors, where possible, and to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution. If anyone is concerned about their health, please visit www.kent.fire-uk.org/phe.Update at 12:20 on 19/09/18Good progress is being made at the Westwood industrial unit fire in Margate, however due to the size and makeup of the fire, firefighters will be on site for several days to come. They will continue to contain the fire and dampen down the large amount of tightly packed smouldering waste. As expected, there is still lots of smoke in the area and residents and businesses nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed. Advice from Public Health England: • People living and working in areas affected by smoke should stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed. • Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed. • Some of the substances present in smoke can irritate the lining of the nose, throat and lungs, the skin and the eyes. Symptoms may include coughing and wheezing, sore throat, feeling short of breath, runny nose or eyes or chest pain. In general, exposure to smoke is more likely to affect people who have existing breathing problems, lung or heart conditions. • People who are generally fit and well are unlikely to experience long-term health problems from temporary exposure to smoke from a fire. • The very young and very old, smokers, and people with flu or flu-like illnesses, may also be at greater risk after exposure to smoke from fires. • To minimise your exposure, limit the amount of time you spend outside in the smoke. People with asthma who may be in the vicinity of the fire should carry their inhaler. • If symptoms persist seek medical advice by calling NHS 111 or by contacting your General Practitioner (GP). If a medical consultant is already treating an existing health condition, discuss your concerns and symptoms with them. In the case of an emergency call 999. ---------------------------Update at 07:00 on 18/09/18Firefighters are this morning advising people living and working in the Dane Valley area of Margate to close windows and doors, as wind is blowing smoke in this direction. _____________________Update at 19:30 on 17/09/18Due to a change in wind direction, smoke from this incident is now heading towards the Margate area. Residents affected are advised to close windows and doors. ---------------------Update at 15:00 on 17/09/18:Firefighters are expected to remain on the scene of the industrial unit fire in Westwood, Margate for several days to come, while they continue to dampen down the baled waste that is alight. It is normal for this type of burning material to take some time to fully extinguish. During the day time between 9am and 6pm, seven fire engines will be assigned to the scene with crews working to extinguish the fire and move the waste. Between 6pm and 9am, two fire engines will remain on site to provide a watching brief. No firefighting operations will take place overnight due to lack of light and to ensure the safety of crews.Smoke will remain in the area for some days to come, and the advice for people living and working nearby to keep windows and doors closed, remains in place. Road closures• Star Lane is closed at the junction of Star Lane Link road – this is likely to remain in place for at least two days.• Nash Road is closed at the roundabout junction of Star Lane, and is access only for residents of Wherry Close from the roundabout. All other residents will have access from the other end of Nash Lane (junction with Empire Terrace) – this will remain in place for at least two days. Advice from Public Health England • People living and working in areas affected by smoke should stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed.• Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed.• Some of the substances present in smoke can irritate the lining of the nose, throat and lungs, the skin and the eyes. Symptoms may include coughing and wheezing, sore throat, feeling short of breath, runny nose or eyes or chest pain. In general, exposure to smoke is more likely to affect people who have existing breathing problems, lung or heart conditions. • People who are generally fit and well are unlikely to experience long-term health problems from temporary exposure to smoke from a fire. • The very young and very old, smokers, and people with flu or flu-like illnesses, may also be at greater risk after exposure to smoke from fires. • To minimise your exposure, limit the amount of time you spend outside in the smoke. People with asthma who may be in the vicinity of the fire should carry their inhaler. • If symptoms persist seek medical advice by calling NHS 111 or by contacting your General Practitioner (GP). If a medical consultant is already treating an existing health condition, discuss your concerns and symptoms with them. In the case of an emergency call 999. ------------------------Update at 10.30 on 17/09/18:Four fire engines remain on the scene of a fire at an industrial unit in Westwood, Margate. Good progress is being made, but the advice for people living and working nearby to keep windows and doors closed, remains in place due to the large amount of smoke still in the area.There's more information about what to do in smoke affected areas, here - http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/your-safety/what-to-do-after-a-fire/advice-… 9pm 16/9/18 road closuresThe following road closures are planned to be in place from for the next two days:Star Lane closed at the junction of Star Lane Link road – this is likely to remain in place for at least two days.Nash Road closed at the roundabout junction of Star Lane, will have access only for residents of Wherry close from the roundabout, all other residents will access from the other end of Nash Lane (junction with Empire Terrace) – this will remain in place for at least two days. -----------------------------Update 6.60pm Sunday 16/9/18KFRS crews are continuing to deal with the fire in the industrial unit in Westwood, Margate. Five crews are at the incident. Tightly packed bales stored inside the building are being pulled out, so that firefighters can get water directly onto the bales. During this process there will be some noise, but KFRS will try to keep inconvenience to a minimum and appreciates the support and patience of local residents during this time. There will continue to be smoke in the area and residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed and to avoid the area if they can. More information on our website:http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/your-safety/what-to-do-after-a-fire/advice-…