A LORRY and six drums of paint and rubbish at the Felnex Industrial Estate in Newport caught fire after they were hit by lightning.

The fire at the unit in Mariner Way began just before midday today.

One fire engine from Duffryn was called to the scene and called for assistance from another from Maindee, along with a water bowser.

The crews left the scene at about 1.40pm.

No one is believed to have been hurt.