A patient has been taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital after a huge fire broke out near Mold causing large clouds of black smoke.
The fire occurred at Antelope Industrial Park in Rhydywmyn shortly before 7.50am on Tuesday, October 25.
North Wales Fire and Rescue teams reported, at around 8.54am, that six fire engines were at the scene dealing with the 'well-developed' fire.
Taking to social media the fire service advised nearby residents to "close windows and doors and keep away from the area while firefighters tackle the fire."
The thick smoke could be seen clearly across Mold as well as several other Flintshire towns and villages such as Leeswood, Flint and Caerwys.
One resident reported that they could feel the heat as they drove past the fire.
Another eyewitness living on Hafod Road in Gwernaffield commented that: "My husband was outside the house and heard a loud bang, then we saw the thick black smoke.
"Also saw the air ambulance coming in, hope nobody is seriously hurt."
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at approximately 7.50am this morning to reports of a fire on Antelope Industrial Estate in Mold.
"We deployed an emergency ambulance and were supported by Wales Air Ambulance and the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service.
"One patient was conveyed by road to Wrexham Maelor Hospital for further treatment."
The huge fire caused the Denbigh bound carrirageway of the road to close for some time with a diversion in place through Rhosemor.
A spokesperson at Flintshire Council said: "The council has been made aware of this incident and officers are working closely with partner agencies to limit any impacts on the local community."
National Resources Wales, which is the largest Government Sponsored Body in Wales, was also in attendance.
Anthony Randles, NRW Environment Team Leader for North East Wales, said: “Our officers are currently on site at an ongoing fire at Antelope Industrial Park, Rhydymwyn, Flint.
“They are supporting North Wales Fire and Rescue Service offering advice and guidance on how to reduce the risk to the environment.
“We will monitor the impact on air quality and local watercourses and ensure the necessary measures are in place to minimise any impact.”
North Wales Fire and Rescue reported, at around 10.30am, that the fire was then under control.
A spokesperson said: "The fire at Antelope Industrial Park, Rhydymwyn, #Flintshire is now under control.
"Crews remain at the scene.
"A significant smoke plume can be seen for a number of miles - we advise local residents to keep windows and doors closed and for people to keep away from the area."
A spokesperson at North Wales Police has said: "We were made aware of the incident on the Antelope Industrial Park, Rhydymwyn, Mold, shortly before 8am this morning.
"An officer is at the scene to manage traffic in the area."
Video of the fire from the A541 in Rhydymwyn courtesy of Andy Hoyle which was taken around 8.15am.
In addition to advice from the fire service for residents to keep windows and doors closed, Public Health Wales also issued advice to those in the area.
A Public Health Wales spokesperson said: “If you are in a place affected by smoke, stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed.
"If you need to be outdoors, avoid areas affected by smoke, or limit the time you spend in them. Smoke can irritate airways, the skin and the eyes leading to coughing and wheezing, breathlessness and chest pain.
"This can also mean that problems such as asthma get worse; people with asthma should carry their inhaler with them at all times. Anyone concerned about their symptoms should contact their GP or NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. The symptoms usually disappear quickly and should not lead to long term health problems.
“If you are driving at or near Rhydymwyn keep your windows closed and switch air conditioning systems to recycle or circulate to avoid drawing in outside air.”
Information related to the patient's condition at the Maelor hosptial is unknown and emergency services have been contacted for further comments.
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