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Blaze hits tyre recycling plant | |
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Fire crews are tackling a large blaze at a tyre recycling plant in Baglan, Port Talbot. | |
First reports said the blaze was at a road haulage firm and neighbouring bakery on the Baglan Industrial estate. | |
But the blaze is now clearly visible at the Tyregenics factory nearby. The Owens Road Services and Warburtons sites nearby appear to be safe. | |
At least six fire engines have been sent to the blaze by the Mid and West Wales Fire Service. | |
The blaze is on the Baglan Industrial Estate near Port Talbot Hospital. | The blaze is on the Baglan Industrial Estate near Port Talbot Hospital. |
South Wales Police said roads into the industrial estate have been closed but there is still access to the hospital. | South Wales Police said roads into the industrial estate have been closed but there is still access to the hospital. |
Officers are controlling traffic but a spokesperson said there are no plans to evacuate residents and the fire is not effecting traffic on the nearby M4. | Officers are controlling traffic but a spokesperson said there are no plans to evacuate residents and the fire is not effecting traffic on the nearby M4. |
One eyewitness told BBC Wales News that he had seen at least three explosions. | One eyewitness told BBC Wales News that he had seen at least three explosions. |
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