The Civil Protection Department is currently battling an industrial fire at the Kordin Grain Terminals.

Posting on Facebook, the CPD said that the fire has been contained in one of the grain silos, and involves hundred's of tonnes of grain feed.

"Various fire appliances and Civil Protection Malta officers are on scene." It said that the operation is very delicate and is expected to take long.

"The general public is urged to avoid the area."

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri appealed for people to avoid the area.