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Crews tackle old colliery blaze Crews tackle old colliery blaze
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Fire crews are attending a large fire at the old Cwm Coke Colliery in Beddau, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Fire crews have been tackling a large fire at the old Cwm Coke Colliery in Beddau, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said there were large quantities of conveyor belting and tyres alight at the site. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they found large quantities of conveyor belting, car products and 100 tyres alight.
There are also concerns over pressurised gas cylinders possibly being at the colliery. There were initial concerns over pressurised gas cylinders on site and a 200 metre safety cordon was set up.
Four crews were called out just before 1200 BST on Tuesday. Four crews were called out just before 1200 BST on Tuesday and continued to dampen down into the afternoon.
The coke works closed five years ago and the colliery, which at its height employed nearly 1,500 miners, shut in 1986.The coke works closed five years ago and the colliery, which at its height employed nearly 1,500 miners, shut in 1986.
The fire service said no buildings were affected.