Final update 3.30pm

Firefighting operations have now finished at an industrial unit fire in Alexandra Road, Margate.

Earlier advice for people in the area to avoid the area has now been lifted.
Eight fire engines, the bulk water carrier and a height vehicle attended and crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used main jets to extinguish the flames.

There were no reported injuries, and the cause is still not known. 

Update at 10am:

People are still being advised to avoid the Alexandra Road area in Margate.

Eight fire engines remain in attendance as crews continue to extinguish a fire at an industrial unit near Alexandra Road.

Please share this information with any loved ones who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.

Initial update:

Crews are advising people living or travelling near Alexandra Road, Margate to avoid the area as crews extinguish an industrial unit fire.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a industrial unit on fire near Alexandra Road in Margate.

Five fire engines are currently in attendance and crews wearing breathing apparatus are using main jets to extinguish the flames.
Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.