Industrial unit destroyed in large blaze
Nine crews were called to the blaze at Capital Valley Eco Park
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Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at an industrial site.
Gwent Police advised people living locally to ensure doors and windows were closed following the callout at Capital Valley Eco Park, Rhymney, Caerphilly county, on Friday night.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service advised people to avoid the area after sending nine crews to the scene, who worked overnight after it broke out at about 23:30 GMT on Friday.
An industrial unit measuring 100m (328ft) by 30m (98ft) was destroyed, with the operation scaled down by midday Saturday.
The operation was scaled down about midday on Saturday, with drone images capturing the extensive damage
Around 60 firefighters were called to the blaze at its height, and a number remain at the site damping down.
Diversions are in place with the A469 closed between B4257 Carno Street and Heol Evan Wynne.
Natural Resources Wales said it was assisting fire crews at the scene and advised people to follow advice issued by the fire service and "avoid entering the River Rhymney for your safety - pets included - due to possible contaminants".