Major fire 'disrupts' sun-care firm's operations
Tring Fire StationA major blaze that shut the M25 for two hours has disrupted a sun-care company's operations, it has said.
Firefighters were called to Malibu Sun, at Ventura Park, Old Parkbury Lane, Colney Street, in St Albans, at 09:21 BST on Tuesday.
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue said it sent 10 fire engines and an aerial ladder platform to the premises, and nearby buildings on the industrial estate were evacuated due to the risk of an explosion.
The family-run firm, which makes sun protection and skincare products and was founded in 1999, said there would be "some disruption to the business while we assess the situation".
In a social media post, Malibu Sun said: "Thankfully everyone is accounted for and those affected are receiving the appropriate care and support".
It added that it had "understandably been a difficult and upsetting time for our team", but its trade business "remains as normal".
An update on the Malibu Sun website said it was currently unable to take or process orders, but its site would be up and running again "as soon as possible", and it thanked people for their "patience, kindness and support".
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On Tuesday, the M25 was closed between junctions 22 and 21A due to the risk of a "secondary explosion, along with smoke and debris affecting the carriageway," said National Highways.
The fire service has said an investigation into the cause of the blaze will take place.
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