Footage has emerged of the moment of the powerful explosion in Swindon, England.

A powerful explosion in an industrial area of ​​the British town of Swindon sent a huge cloud of smoke into the air. Footage of the explosion was published by the Daily Mail .

Local residents reported hearing a "loud bang" before noticing the fire. One said he felt his house shake.

Following the explosion, a huge cloud of orange smoke rose into the air. According to the publication, this cloud was visible for miles around Swindon.

Earlier, police began evacuating residents of areas of Swindon closest to the industrial zone after an explosion at a warehouse.