A warehouse fire broke out at Ventura Park in Colney Street, near St Albans in the UK, on Tuesday morning, closing the M25 in both directions and sending a large plume of black smoke over the surrounding area. Ten fire engines and an aerial ladder platform have been deployed to fight the blaze, which is affecting an industrial estate near Bricket Wood and Radlett. Ventura Park sits within a wider industrial estate on the outskirts of St Albans, close to Bricket Wood and Radlett, an area that includes several warehouse and logistics units. Further updates on road closures are expected as the operation continues, and an investigation into the cause of the blaze is likely once firefighting activity concludes, in line with standard procedure for significant warehouse fires. Residents in the vicinity are advised to continue monitoring official updates and to follow safety guidance until the incident is resolved.