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Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Firefighters work to tackle Gwent wildfire as incident remains ongoing
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire alongside the A465 between Abergavenny and Tredegar. The wildfire which broke out in the early hours of the morning has been the focus of crews throughout the day. A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue confirmed that while the fire is under control, teams are continuing work to fully extinguish the blaze. The wildfire at its worst in the early hours (Image: Supplied) A STOP has not yet been issued. The fire, which broke out adjacent to the busy road and has produced significant smoke. Motorists are being urged to take extra care due to possible reduced visibility. The wildfire around 5pm smoke still visible from the Abergavenny area (Image: Isobel Rixon) SWFRS said: 'Our crews are working to extinguish remaining hotspots. 'We appreciate the public's cooperation while we bring this incident to a close.' The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Investigators are expected to carry out a site assessment once firefighting operations conclude.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police cordon off home and arrest ‘arsonists' as investigations into house fire start
Arrests have been made in connection to a housefire in Ferndale and a police cordon has been set up as investigations are underway. On Sunday July 27, fire fighters were called to reports of a house fire in Protheroe Street, Ferndale around 1.24am. Several properties were evacuated, and a rest centre was set up for those affected. A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: 'SWFRS received a call at approximately 01:24 to reports of a domestic fire in Ferndale. 'Crews, multiple fire engines, a water bowser and specialist support units attended the scene and extinguished the fire.' It has now been confirmed that the fire was deliberately started by arsonists. Protheroe Street where investigations are ongoing (Image: NQ) A joint investigation is underway, led by South Wales Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: 'Early indications reveal that the fire was started deliberately. Within 30 minutes of the fire being reported a car was proactively stopped by officers from our Roads Policing Unit and three men aged 18, 19 and 23 and a 19-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. All four remain in police custody. 'Officers continue to maintain a police cordon on Protheroe Street as our investigations continue. Emergency services, in collaboration with partner agencies, are managing the fire's impact on those effected and the wider community. To provide further assistance a rest centre has been set up by the local authority to support those displaced by the incident. 'The local residents have shown strong community spirit by rallying together to support those families effected and we would like to thank them for their understanding and co-operation during this ongoing investigation.' Police are asking that anyone with doorbell or CCTV footage from properties on Protheroe Street, Brown Street, Irfon Street, and New Street from 10pm on Sunday July 27 to 2am this morning, Monday July 28, to get in touch. They would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam footage who was on any of the streets at the highlighted time. Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch quoting reference log 2500239959.
Yahoo
27-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crews tackle building fire in town's main street
Fire crews are currently tackling a fire which has broken out on Main Street in Barry. A spokesperson for the South Wales Fire and Rescue control room said: "Crews are still there so we don't have many details on the situation just yet. "The fire in the building is part of a terraced property. We got the call at 14:49 and we've got four appliances and it is still ongoing." The Welsh Ambulance Service was also spotted at the scene. READ MORE: Welsh pub can't find a new landlord so it's being turned into flats READ MORE: 'We lost everything and ended up in a caravan after mum was wrongly accused of stealing' An open, blackened window on the top floor could be seen, showing that the fire may have spread or started in the top floor or loft area of the house, with soot marks near the roof also present. Some crew members were spotted positioned at the property's front and side. And a 'Do Not Cross' hazard tape was seen sectioning off points of the road. Specialist crews in full protective gear could be seen at the site and ventilating the smoke-logged home. When we visited the site, the smoke and blaze looked no longer visible at the time of us being there, and there are no reports of injuries so far. South Wales Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service have also been contacted for more details by WalesOnline. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Bridgend: Fire crews battle large blaze at recycling centre
Residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed after a fire broke out at a recycling centre in south Wales. More than 40 firefighters are tackling the large blaze at Nolan Recycling in Stormy Down, near Pyle, Bridgend, and it is expected to continue for several Wales Fire and Rescue service said the fire broke out about 18:19 BST, and it sent six fire engines to the waste transfer site. It added that the blaze had been contained but the incident was still ongoing.
