A major fire broke out overnight at Star Trading Estate in Caerleon, Newport, prompting a large emergency response.
Blaze prompts evacuation
Firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and officers from Gwent Police were deployed to the industrial estate after flames erupted overnight. The site was evacuated and all people have been accounted for, but the blaze continues to rip through the site.
Safety advice and business closure
Emergency crews are urging people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed. A local cafe on the trading estate has decided to close because of the serious incident.
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Road closure in place
Ponthir Road (B4236) has been closed in both directions from Malthouse Lane in Caerleon to Star Trading Estate in Ponthir while crews tackle the fire.
