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Fire wrecks row of homes in road Fire wrecks row of homes in road
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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 in Marlborough Road, Maindee, Newport, and all the street's 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.
Some 260 other homes lost power after an electricity sub-station was also affected, and a rail line was 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 and took several hours to bring under control.The blaze broke out at about 1445 BST at the Limebright Joinery and took several hours to bring under control.
Those evacuated were taken to the Newport Leisure Centre, where they were cared for by Newport Council.Those evacuated were taken to the Newport Leisure Centre, where they were cared for by Newport Council.
I've known people on this street for more than 20 years and their homes have been totally destroyed Ashad Miah
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.
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 It was not being treated as suspicious, and no-one was reported injured.
It was not being treated as suspicious, and no-one is thought to have been injured.
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 had been 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. Ashad Miah, 26, who captured the fire on his camcorder, said: "I heard all this noise, and then the sirens of the fire engines, so I walked out of the house and saw a lot of smoke billowing from the back of the houses in front of mine.
"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." NEWPORT FIRE ADVICE Anyone with concerns about the fire can call Gwent Police on 01633 838111Anyone with concerns about accommodation can register with Newport Council at Newport Leisure CentreAnyone with electricity problems can call Western Power on 0800 0520400
Gwent Police set up a cordon to keep police away from the fire "I grabbed my camcorder and started recording, and the fire just kept spreading.
"There were loads of bangs and noises - windows shattering and pieces of wood and plastic landing on the street. People in the road were having to duck out of the way.
"When I stood outside my house I could feel the heat from the fire and that's when I started to feel really scared, especially because my six-week-old daughter was in the house and I thought 'what if it spreads?'
"The heat was really intense and the smoke was suffocating. I've never seen anything like it in my life.
"The police were telling people to get out of the way and started evacuating people from their houses. I wanted to go back into the house to get some things for my six-week-old daughter but they wouldn't let me.
"I've known people on this street for more than 20 years and their homes have been totally destroyed by this fire - they've lost everything, and I don't even think some of them are insured."
Electricity company Western Power Distribution was trying to reach the sub-station, although police said it would take "some time" 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. Gwent Police set up a cordon to keep people away from the fireTrain operator First Great Western said services between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway were disrupted.
The company warned of alterations, cancellations and delays.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. Four trains were cancelled, but Arriva Trains Wales said later that Newport station was 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 in the area were asked 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.