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A row of houses has been gutted by a fire which broke out at a joinery workshop and spread along a road.A row of houses has been gutted by a fire which broke out at a joinery workshop and spread along a road.
Gwent Police said at least 10 houses were affected by the blaze in Marlborough Road, Maindee, and every residents were evacuated. Gwent Police said at least 10 houses were affected in Marlborough Road, Maindee, Newport, and all the street's residents were evacuated.
An electricity sub-station is also affected, with 260 homes losing power, the gas supply is shut off, and the train line next to the road closed. Some 260 other homes lost power after an electricity sub-station was also affected, and a rail line was closed.
The blaze broke out at about 1445 BST at the Limebright Joinery. The blaze broke out at about 1445 BST at the Limebright Joinery and took several hours to bring under control.
Those evacuated have been taken to the Newport Leisure Centre, where they are being cared for by Newport Council. Those evacuated were taken to the Newport Leisure Centre, where they were cared for by Newport Council.
Police said the seat of the fire was in the workshop, and there were reports that it began in a wood burner.Police said the seat of the fire was in the workshop, and there were reports that it began in a wood burner.
It is not being treated as suspicious, and no-one is thought to have been injured. NEWPORT FIRE ADVICE Anyone with concerns about the fire can call Gwent Police on 01633 838111Anyone with concerns about accommodation is asked to register with Newport Council at Newport Leisure CentreAnyone experiencing problems with electricity supply can call Western Power on 0800 0520400
The joinery workshop caught fire behind Marlborough Road It was not being treated as suspicious, and no-one is thought to have been injured.
A cordon is in place keeping people away from the area. A cordon was in place keeping people away from the area.
The workshop is near the railway track, and First Great Western said all lines between Bristol and Newport were closed, and warned commuters of delays. The workshop is near the railway track, and First Great Western said all lines between Bristol and Newport had been closed, and warned commuters of delays.
Plumes of black smoke were seen pouring from the building by witnesses shortly after the fire was discovered.Plumes of black smoke were seen pouring from the building by witnesses shortly after the fire was discovered.
A bystander, who did not want to be named, said: "I saw there was lots of smoke coming from near my house in Maindee and I noticed there was a fire in Marlborough Road.A bystander, who did not want to be named, said: "I saw there was lots of smoke coming from near my house in Maindee and I noticed there was a fire in Marlborough Road.
"I went to have a look and it looks like there is a timber yard behind the houses and in front of the train line.""I went to have a look and it looks like there is a timber yard behind the houses and in front of the train line."
Plumes of black smoke pour from the burning building Gwent Police set up a cordon to keep police away from the fire
Electricity company Western Power Distribution was trying to reach the sub-station, although it was feared it would take several hours to restore supplies. Electricity company Western Power Distribution was trying to reach the sub-station, although police said it would take "some time" to restore supplies.
Train operator First Great Western said services between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway were disrupted.Train operator First Great Western said services between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway were disrupted.
The company said there would be alterations, cancellations and delays, and there were shuttle train services between Swansea and Cardiff Central, and between Cardiff Central and Newport. The company warned of alterations, cancellations and delays.
Trains in and out of Newport were on a 40mph limit, and although police said traffic was flowing freely, motorists were urged to avoid Maindee.Trains in and out of Newport were on a 40mph limit, and although police said traffic was flowing freely, motorists were urged to avoid Maindee.
Four trains were cancelled, but Arriva Trains Wales said later that Newport station was now operating as normal. However, there was a warning of a knock-on effect on later trains.
Police said Marlborough Road, Harrow Road and Eton Road were closed.Police said Marlborough Road, Harrow Road and Eton Road were closed.
All houses and residents in Marlborough Road were evacuated, as well as four homes. Nearby residents were told to keep all windows and doors closed to keep out fumes. All houses and residents in Marlborough Road were evacuated, as well as four homes nearby. Residents in the area were asked to keep all windows and doors closed to keep out fumes.
Anyone with concerns is asked to call Gwent Police on 01633 838111.
Anyone with concerns about accommodation is asked to register with Newport Council at Newport Leisure Centre.
Anyone experiencing problems with their electricity supply could call Western Power on 0800 0520400.