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UK: Leeson Polyurethanes’ adhesive and coatings plant in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire caught fire following a series of explosions on the morning of 27 August 2021. Worcester News has reported that one person known to have been working in the plant at the time remains unaccounted for on 31 August 2021. Emergency services extinguished the blaze but have been unable to enter the site so far. The smoke cloud from the fire was visible over 60km away. It resulted in an evacuation of neighbouring residential streets.