Herts Fire and Rescue has confirmed there was no fire situation after a “bang” and "smoke" was reported in Watford.
Fire control received reports of the loud noise at Booker, in Greycaine Road, 1.08pm today (November 23).
Engines from Garston, Watford, and Rickmansworth fire stations were all sent to the scene to assess the situation but, once the first arrived at the wholesaler, they were able to call off the other two.
It was revealed that a diesel generator had been tested on the premises, which resulted in a room filling in smoke.
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Firefighters worked to ventilate the area and clear the smoke, but confirmed there was no fire on site.
They were able to leave the scene at 1.32pm.
Booker Watford is a wholesaler which provides food to caterers, retailers, and other businesses from the industrial estate.
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