Explosion at pet food factory

One man has been hurt in an explosion at a Birstall pet food factory.

A fire service spokesman said there had been a blast in a boiler house at Mars Complementary Pet Care at about 10am.

One man is being treated at the scene by paramedics, but his injuries are not thought to be serious.

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