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What is an industrial site?
Industrial sites are places where goods are made, processed, or stored. They often contain machinery, chemicals, or other materials that can be hazardous if something goes wrong. This Essex site, for example, experienced a major fire and explosion, highlighting the potential risks associated with these busy locations.
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