'Firefighters battle a massive \"fire tornado\" after a blaze broke out at a food processing plant. The five-alarm fire - which prompted a flame whirlwind - took place at the Mizkan America tomato processing facility in Stockton, California. Approximately 1.5 acres of plastic pallets burned and drivers were urged to steer clear of the fiery area, according to the Stockton Fire Department. The fire, which was at first labelled as a three-alarm fire, was fueled by crates filled with tomato products, The Record of Stockton reported. Deputy Fire Chief Shannon Lewis told the news outlet firefighters were first called to the scene around 5am Tuesday, but despite their attempts to put out the blaze - it kept growing. It took nearly six hours for firefighters to get the blaze under control. Lewis said the mix of plastic and tomato product helped reduce the spread of the blaze - even though it made the fire last longer. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District issued a health caution due to the thick smoke and advised people nearby to stay indoors. Read more Firefighters battle massive ‘FIRE TORNADO’ after blaze breaks out at food processing plant https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11721983/california-firefighters-battle-massive-fire-food-plant/ From Brexit breaking news to HD movie trailers, The Sun newspaper brings you the latest news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139'
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