Residents urged to keep doors and windows closed in March after fire breaks out
Residents in March are being urged to keep their doors and windows closed after emergency services were called to a building fire in the town.
Today (Monday, November 2) emergency services are at the scene of a blaze in Station Road in the town.
A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 12.48pm on Monday (November 2) crews were called to a fire on Station Road in March.
“Around 20 firefighters, including crews from March, Wisbech, Chatteris and Stanground, along with the north roaming fire engine, are attending the incident.
“Firefighters arrived to find a fire involving a derelict building near the train station. Crews are working hard to tackle the fire and prevent it from spreading. People living in the houses along the affected part of station road are advised to stay in their homes and keep doors and windows closed. The road is closed to all vehicles and is likely to be for the next few hours.”
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “We were notified at about 12.55pm today (2 November) that a building fire in Station Road, March. Officers are at the scene and have closed Station Road. Fire on scene (CAD 1114). Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed.”
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.