A member of staff, injured following a huge blaze at a business in Flintshire, is recovering well at home.
The fire broke out around 7.50am on Tuesday, October 25 at XPS Foam manufacturing facility on the Antelope industrial park in Rhydymwyn.
North Wales Fire and Rescue teams reported, at around 8.54am that morning, that six fire engines were at the scene dealing with the 'well-developed' fire.
It caused a huge plume of smoke that could be seen for several miles across Flintshire.
Fire chiefs have since confirmed there is 100 per cent fire damage to the building but the cause is yet to be determined as they continue their investigation.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said they "deployed an emergency ambulance and were supported by Wales Air Ambulance and the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service."
One patient was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital via ambulance for further treatment.
A spokesperson at XPS Foam's parent company QEP, said: “On Tuesday 25th October, a fire broke out at our XPS Foam manufacturing facility in Mold, Wales.
“We would like to thank North Wales Fire and Rescue Service for their swift action in bringing the fire under control.”
“Thankfully all colleagues are safe; one colleague was treated in hospital and is now back home recovering well, and we send him and his family our very best wishes.
"This has been a difficult time for our employees, and we would like to thank them for their support and patience, alongside the local community and our customers for their understanding.
“We have already made positive steps in our recovery and have a contingency plan in place to manage our supply chain and the longer-term business demands.”
“We are unable to comment further on the incident while the Health and Safety Executive carries out its investigations.”
National Resources Wales, which is the largest Government Sponsored Body in Wales, was also in attendance on the day of the fire.
Anthony Randles, NRW Environment Team Leader for North East Wales, said: “We will monitor the impact on air quality and local watercourses and ensure the necessary measures are in place to minimise any impact.”
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The huge fire caused the Denbigh bound carriageway of the road A541 to close for some time with a diversion in place through Rhosemor.
The Rhydymwyn Service Station is located just metres away from the Antelope Industrial Park with members of staff hearing an explosion sound shortly before the fire.
Manager Gemma Newell was not at the station at the time but "started to panic" after seeing photographs on social media.
Gemma was able to call to ensure her staff and the station were not at risk as well as quickly redirect a planned petrol delivery scheduled for 8.30am.
The fire resulted in ash falling on several vehicles at the station as well as some smoke impacting some mechanics in the workshop.
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