Fire leaves Aberfan chapel 'in danger of collapse'

A fire has left a historical Merthyr Tydfil chapel in danger of collapse.

The internal structure of Capel Aberfan, built in 1876, was destroyed and four homes evacuated after the fire at 01:51 BST on Saturday.

Merthyr Vale councillor Darren Roberts said the building had been "totally gutted".

The chapel was used as a temporary mortuary following the Aberfan disaster in 1966 and housed a memorial organ.