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| Blaze hits tyre recycling plant | Blaze hits tyre recycling plant |
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| More than 60 firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a tyre recycling plant in Baglan, Port Talbot. | More than 60 firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a tyre recycling plant in Baglan, Port Talbot. |
| People living in the area are being advised to close their windows and doors as the crews fight the fire. | People living in the area are being advised to close their windows and doors as the crews fight the fire. |
| Around 100 one-tonne piles of rubber pellets are alight outside the TyreGenics factory and firefighters are trying to stop the blaze spreading. | Around 100 one-tonne piles of rubber pellets are alight outside the TyreGenics factory and firefighters are trying to stop the blaze spreading. |
| First reports said the fire was at a road haulage firm and neighbouring bakery on the Baglan Industrial estate. | First reports said the fire was at a road haulage firm and neighbouring bakery on the Baglan Industrial estate. |
| But Mid and West Wales Fire service have now confirmed the blaze is at the TyreGenics factory nearby. | But Mid and West Wales Fire service have now confirmed the blaze is at the TyreGenics factory nearby. |
| Fire commander Ken Wall said crews have the fire surrounded and are spraying it as well as making checks on possible health risks from the smoke which is blowing towards Port Talbot town centre. | Fire commander Ken Wall said crews have the fire surrounded and are spraying it as well as making checks on possible health risks from the smoke which is blowing towards Port Talbot town centre. |
| Your pictures of the Baglan fire | Your pictures of the Baglan fire |
| None of the surrounding buildings have been damaged and earlier reports of lorries burning are not founded, he said. | None of the surrounding buildings have been damaged and earlier reports of lorries burning are not founded, he said. |
| BBC Wales reporter Gilbert John, who is at the scene, said hazard specialists say the smoke created as a result of this fire is not dangerous, but as it is blowing towards the local hospital they are taking precautions against it. | BBC Wales reporter Gilbert John, who is at the scene, said hazard specialists say the smoke created as a result of this fire is not dangerous, but as it is blowing towards the local hospital they are taking precautions against it. |
| The fire will take a long time to put out and police are on the site already making inquiries into possible causes. | The fire will take a long time to put out and police are on the site already making inquiries into possible causes. |
| The plant recycles old tyre by shredding them into rubber pellets. Firefighters are trying to put in fire breaks to the burning piles of rubber to stop the blaze from spreading, but a spokesperson for the fire service said that would take some time. | The plant recycles old tyre by shredding them into rubber pellets. Firefighters are trying to put in fire breaks to the burning piles of rubber to stop the blaze from spreading, but a spokesperson for the fire service said that would take some time. |
| The Owens Road Services and Warburtons sites nearby appear to be safe. | The Owens Road Services and Warburtons sites nearby appear to be safe. |
| The fire was first reported at 1824 GMT. | The fire was first reported at 1824 GMT. |
| Smoke rises from the blaze at Baglan (Picture: Stefan) | Smoke rises from the blaze at Baglan (Picture: Stefan) |
| 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. |
| i have been down to the scene and the heat was unbearable i was standing around 70-100 yrds away from the blaze and the fumes were toxic the smell was visous. Marcus Harry , Port Talbot | i have been down to the scene and the heat was unbearable i was standing around 70-100 yrds away from the blaze and the fumes were toxic the smell was visous. Marcus Harry , Port Talbot |
| We looked out the window to find a sky full of thick smoke, its terrible!Sarah Loveday, Baglan, Port Talbot | We looked out the window to find a sky full of thick smoke, its terrible!Sarah Loveday, Baglan, Port Talbot |
| I saw the huge plume of smoke rising into the air. I saw it from Taibach, I can't believe it's coming from the Baglan Industrial estate, it's horrible sight to see such a huge mass of smoke drifting over the town. Ian James, Port Talbot | I saw the huge plume of smoke rising into the air. I saw it from Taibach, I can't believe it's coming from the Baglan Industrial estate, it's horrible sight to see such a huge mass of smoke drifting over the town. Ian James, Port Talbot |
| i seen the fire around 7pm and it was huge, blazing flames shooting upvthrough the sky luckily it didnt spread near the hospital but it still is going now.conor trahar, port talbot , wales | i seen the fire around 7pm and it was huge, blazing flames shooting upvthrough the sky luckily it didnt spread near the hospital but it still is going now.conor trahar, port talbot , wales |
| The fire is in between Genset and Halfords. Used to be old wasteground. Dual carrigeway has been closed along this stretch and M4 from Briton Ferry to Pyle will be closed.James, Port Talbot | The fire is in between Genset and Halfords. Used to be old wasteground. Dual carrigeway has been closed along this stretch and M4 from Briton Ferry to Pyle will be closed.James, Port Talbot |
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