There has been a large explosion followed by several smaller blasts in the Hemel Hempstead area, around 25 miles north of London.
Sky Correspondent Meade has said he can see flames about 200ft in the sky and there appears to be burning fuel.
The blast appears to be centered close to the Bunsfield fuel depot near junction 8 of the M1 and was so powerful, it was felt more than 20 miles away.
Witnesses have said that buildings have been brought down, and the roofs of houses were lifted by the force.
REPORTS OF INJURIES
Windows were blown out at a hotel in Hemel Hempstead, where there are reports of injuries.
More news as soon as available …
Large explosions near fuel depot
A series of large explosions have taken place near Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire.
The first blast is thought to have happened at about 0600 GMT, near the Bunsfield oil depot, close to the junction 8 of the M1 motorway.
Residents in the area, which is 10 miles from Luton Airport, reported hearing a “loud boom” and seeing flames followed by smaller explosions.
One eye witness told BBC News: “There are lots of houses damaged.”
The Guardian :: Fuel depot hit by huge blasts
A black plume of smoke billows
from the Buncefield fuel terminal in
Leverstock Green, Herts, close to
Hemel Hempstead and Jct 8 of the M1.
Photo: Richard Aylmer-Hall/PA
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