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| Sixty fire fighters tackle factory fire in Llwynypia, near Tonypandy | Sixty fire fighters tackle factory fire in Llwynypia, near Tonypandy |
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| More than 60 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at business units in the Rhondda. | More than 60 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at business units in the Rhondda. |
| The fire is thought to involve a garage, a furniture business and four other businesses in a converted factory in Llwynypia near Tonypandy. | |
| Eight crews have been at the scene along with three water bowsers and a hydraulic platform. | Eight crews have been at the scene along with three water bowsers and a hydraulic platform. |
| South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 55 firefighters and 10 officers were battling the blaze. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 55 firefighters and 10 officers were battling the blaze. |
| The alarm was raised shortly after 16:25 BST. | The alarm was raised shortly after 16:25 BST. |
| Smoke can be seen from miles around. | |
| The fire service said six factory units inside the 140m-long building are well alight, with others also affected. | |
| It is believed to be an old factory, now shared by different businesses. | It is believed to be an old factory, now shared by different businesses. |