(MENAFN- QNA) Fire crews have been battling a major blaze at Didcot B Power Station in the Central of England, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue has said.
At the height of the fire, which broke out in one of the cooling towers, 20 fire appliances were at the scene, according to the (BBC).
Energy company RWE npower, which owns the gas-burning power station, has said the fire is now under control and there have been no injuries.
Police have warned local people to stay indoors and close their doors and windows.
The plant was shut down and all areas isolated before crews moved in to tackle the fire.
The fire service said the blaze was not being treated as arson or a terrorist incident.
Eye witnesses said the fire was "huge" but the flames had become smaller since firefighters had arrived.
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