Footage captures the scale of the fire that could be seen as far away as Swansea
Shocking video footage shows the enormous scale of a fire in Port Talbot. The incident unfolded at around 3.30pm on Wednesday at Dock Road, with thick black smoke visible as far away as Mumbles.
The footage was recorded by Frankie Johnston who was travelling in the area on Wednesday afternoon as the blaze broke out. The sky appears almost entirely black due to the huge size of the plumes.
Emergency services were alerted earlier today to the incident, with police confirming they received multiple reports of a significant blaze in the area. Fire crews from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently responding and working to bring the situation under control. Stay informed on everything Neath Port Talbot by signing up to our newsletter here
In an official update, the service confirmed that at 3.36pm on Wednesday, April 29, crews from Port Talbot, Neath, Morriston, Ammanford, Tumble, Carmarthen, Pontarddulais and Glynneath fire stations were called to the scene.
Firefighters, supported by crews from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, are tackling the blaze involving approximately 200 tonnes of commercial waste. The incident is ongoing as of 6pm on Wednesday and you can follow our live updates here.
As a precaution, residents living nearby have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the heavy smoke.
Authorities have also urged the public to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible to allow emergency services clear access. Drivers are being asked for their patience while the incident is dealt with.
Officials have further reminded the public to only call 999 if lives or property are in immediate danger, to ensure control room operators can manage resources effectively.
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