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Nine evacuated after caravan fire |
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Nine people have been evacuated after a caravan fire spread to three properties on a street in Port Talbot early on Wednesday morning. | Nine people have been evacuated after an early morning caravan fire spread to three houses. |
The fire broke out just after 0500 GMT at Viola Road on the Sandfields estate. | The fire broke out just after 0500 GMT at Viola Road on the Sandfields estate in Port Talbot. |
Mid and West Wales fire and Rescue service said they were fighting fires on the ground and first floors of two properties affected. | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue service said they were fighting fires on the ground and first floors of two properties affected. |
The fire spread to a third property later in the morning. There are no reports of any injuries. | The fire, which was described as "intense," set a third property ablaze. There were no reports of any injuries. |
| The fire service said it would not be evacuating any more streets. | The fire service said it would not be evacuating any more streets. |
Three fire engines and a an aerial ladder are now in use to put out the blaze which is described as "intense". | Three fire engines and an aerial ladder were in use to tackle the blaze. |
The blaze was reported as a caravan fire but it spread to three properties. | The blaze was reported as a caravan fire, but it spread to three properties. |
The nine people who had been told to leave their homes have been dispersed to friends and family. | The nine people told to leave their homes have been dispersed to friends and family. |
Police confirmed they had evacuated some residents from Viola Road. | Have you been affected by the fire? If so, use the form below to send us your comments and pictures. |
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