05/06/2015
Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Estate In Bridgend
A large fire has broken out at at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate in Bridgend.
The blaze started at around 9am on Friday.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed more than 50 firefighters are at the scene and are dealing with a "very challenging" incident.
It added that there are around 1,000 propane cylinders weighing 7st 4lbs at the site of a mattress recycling unit within the estate.
An evacuation of the nearby area is underway and a 200m cordon is in place.
No casualities have been reported.
The site will remain closed for the rest of the day.
(JP)
The blaze started at around 9am on Friday.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed more than 50 firefighters are at the scene and are dealing with a "very challenging" incident.
It added that there are around 1,000 propane cylinders weighing 7st 4lbs at the site of a mattress recycling unit within the estate.
An evacuation of the nearby area is underway and a 200m cordon is in place.
No casualities have been reported.
The site will remain closed for the rest of the day.
(JP)
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