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1,000 gas cylinders at site of blaze at Bridgend industrial estate 1,000 gas cylinders at site of blaze at Bridgend industrial estate
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Around 1,000 gas cylinders are housed at a mattress recycling unit in Bridgend where a large blaze has broken out. About 1,000 gas cylinders are housed at a mattress recycling unit in Bridgend where a large blaze has broken out.
About 51 firefighters are tackling the fire at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate, which started at 9:00 BST on Friday. Up to 51 firefighters are dealing with "a very challenging incident" at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate, which started at 9:00 BST on Friday.
An eyewitness said they have already heard gas canisters exploding.An eyewitness said they have already heard gas canisters exploding.
The estate has been evacuated and a 200m (656ft) cordon put in place. No casualties have been reported. The estate has been evacuated and a 200m (656ft) cordon has been put in place by South Wales Police. No casualties have been reported.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed there are roughly 1,000 propane cylinders weighing 7st 4lbs (47kg) at the site. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed there are propane cylinders weighing 7st 4lbs (47kg) at the site.
The service said it had informed Cardiff Airport of "thick, black smoke" in case it drifted into a flight path.The service said it had informed Cardiff Airport of "thick, black smoke" in case it drifted into a flight path.
Two crews from Bridgend and one from Pontycymmer are at the scene, with crews from Pencoed and Gilfach Goch due to attend.
James Burt, owner of Ogmore Vale Bakery, said the smoke and heat were "horrific".James Burt, owner of Ogmore Vale Bakery, said the smoke and heat were "horrific".
"They have shut the roads and you can hear the gas canisters exploding," he added."They have shut the roads and you can hear the gas canisters exploding," he added.
Dean Ellis, who runs Dino's Cafe near the site, said many workers from the estate have gathered there after the evacuation.
He heard up to six cylinders exploding and said: "There's black, black, black smoke going right through the estate."
Bridgend council said the site will stay closed for the rest of the day.Bridgend council said the site will stay closed for the rest of the day.