This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/7966895.stm
The article has changed 8 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Blaze hits tyre recycling plant | Blaze hits tyre recycling plant |
| (10 minutes later) | |
| Fire crews are tackling a large blaze which is believed to be 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Have you seen the fire? Send us your comments and/or pictures. | Have you seen the fire? Send us your comments and/or pictures. |
| Send your pictures to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk, text them to 61124 or you have a large file you can upload here. Read the terms and conditions | Send your pictures to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk, text them to 61124 or you have a large file you can upload here. Read the terms and conditions |
| At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
| The BBC may edit your comments and not all emails will be published. Your comments may be published on any BBC media worldwide. Terms & Conditions | The BBC may edit your comments and not all emails will be published. Your comments may be published on any BBC media worldwide. Terms & Conditions |