South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received a call-out on Wednesday at 16:00 BST to a fire in Newbridge, Wales, prompting evacuations and a response that also included the Welsh Ambulance Service, which deployed a specialist team and two ambulances.
Large fire in Newbridge prompts evacuations and emergency response
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received a call-out on Wednesday at 16:00 BST to a fire in Newbridge, Wales, prompting evacuations and a response that also included the Welsh Ambulance Service, which deployed a specialist team and two ambulances.
The fire service urged members of the public to stay away from the area to allow emergency services to operate safely.
Newbridge county councillor Gary Johnston said on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast on Thursday that the county council would look at what it could do to find accommodation for affected families.
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth told Radio Cymru Dros Frecwast that his sympathies were with everyone affected, and particularly those who had to leave their homes because of the fire.
Newbridge RFC said it had offered to supply hot and cold drinks and to provide showers and changing facilities to anyone who needs them.
- The source does not state the location of the fire beyond Newbridge.
- The source does not state the number of properties or people affected or displaced.
- The source does not state the cause or origin of the fire.
- The source does not state whether the fire had been brought under control at the time of reporting.
- The source does not state the number of firefighters or vehicles deployed.
- The source does not state the extent of any injuries or fatalities.