Parts of Hartham Common and the River Lee are closed following a fire at an MOT testing station on the Dicker Mill Industrial Estate.
All businesses on the estate have been evacuated following the fire that occurred shortly before 4pm.
Emergency services are currently working to cool gas cyclinders in the building.
Three people were treated for smoke inhalation.
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