Firefighters have contained a factory fire in Welshpool on Friday afternoon.
More than 60 firefighter battled to contain the blaze which started at a factory in Beete Street just before 1.30pm.
Department of Environment environmental officers have assessed the air quality and confirmed it is within safe ranges and does not present a risk to the community.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said people in the area may be impacted by smoke.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Fire crews using aerial appliance to fight #Welshpool factory fire #perthnews pic.twitter.com/HcKcFyyLAt
— Grant Wynne (@Grant_Wynne)
May 29, 2015
Beete Street had also been closed as a precaution.
DFES urged motorists to avoid the area, reduce speed and be aware of emergency services personnel in the area.
Fire crews responding to factory fire in #Welshpool. Workers evacuated. #perthnews pic.twitter.com/A5wL33XJNQ— Grant Wynne (@Grant_Wynne)
May 29, 2015
