Police, fire crews, paramedics and an air ambulance have been deployed to a housing estate in Newport following a fire at a block of flats near Jeans Close in Malpas. Several police cars, fire engines and ambulances surrounded the scene, with the fire service cordoning off the area.
Man taken to hospital
The South Wales Fire & Rescue Service confirmed they received "multiple calls" regarding a fire and that a man was taken to hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.
A fire service spokesperson said: "We received multiple calls regarding a fire at a residential property on Jeans Close, Newport at around 2.20pm on Wednesday 14 October."
Investigation underway
"Crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance when officers arrived at the scene."
"A 35-year-old man has since been taken to hospital for treatment; his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening."
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances."
South Wales Police have been approached for comment.
