Fire crews deal with huge fire as smoke seen for miles
Fire crews deal with huge fire as smoke seen for miles
Multiple fire service crews were called to the scene of a 'large fire' on an industrial estate
A warning was issued to residents after firefighters were called to the scene of a large fire on an industrial estate. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire on the Pont-y-felin Industrial Estate in the New Inn area of Pontypool at 4.15pm on Thursday, May 8.
Black smoke could be billowing from the industrial estate for miles. Shortly before 5pm on Thursday, South Wales Fire and Rescue posted on social media to ask residents to keep their doors and windows closed.
The post said: "Fire crews are in attendance at a large fire in the New Inn area, we advise residents to keep all doors and windows closed whilst we deal with the incident."
Four fire engines and two water bowsers were in attendance to try and bring the large fire under control.
A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) said it was understood that rubber matting, pallets and refuse that was on fire.
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Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles
(Image: Jemma Sandalls )
In total, the fire service received 33 calls about the incident. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
By 8pm, the incident had concluded and all crews had left the scene.
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A spokesperson for SWFRS said: "We were called to a fire at Pont-y-felin Industrial Estate at 4.15pm. We had 33 calls in total.
"The incident has now concluded and we have left the scene."
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