Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze raging in a warehouse in Spalding.

The fire broke out at a building on the A151 Bourne Road at Podehole.

The fire service has urged residents nearby to keep their windows and doors closed as plumes of smoke billow out of the building.

The road has been closed while emergency services work at the scene.

A PCSO told Lincolnshire Live at around 2pm that they expected the road to be closed "for some time".

Follow the latest updates on the fire in our live blog

Pictures taken  by Lincolnshire Drones show the scale of the fire which broke out at around 10.30am today, Saturday, January 18.

A lot of smoke is coming from the building

Reports on social media suggest the affected building is Elderkin Autos - Lincolnshire Live has attempted to contact the garage for comment.

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said: “We currently have a large fire on Dozens Bank, West Pinchbeck. Please keep doors and windows closed if you live in the area.

Fire crews at the scene of a fire in a warehouse in Podehole, Spalding

“Updates to follow.”

Firefighters are now in a lift above the warehouse aiming water onto the fire below.

Residents in Holbeach and Dogsthorpe, in Peterborough, say they were able to see the smoke from the fire from their houses.

Lincolnshire Police have been approached for comment.

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