Fire in the Channel Tunnel
The fire was started by striking French ferry workers
Eurostar services have been cancelled for the rest of the day.
A fire's been started near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel by striking French ferry workers who've already halted sailings between Dover and Calais.
It's the second time in a week they've disrupted rail and ferry services.
Just last week the Irish Road Haulage Association called on the Government to make urgent representations to the UK and French authorities - regarding the escalating threat to Irish international truck drivers travelling through Calais.
The IRHA says drivers lives are being put at risk as no action is being taken against migrants.
Sky's Alex Rossi is in Calais and said there is major disruption:
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