Crews tackle '100-car' scrap metal fire in Swansea

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Firefighters have put out a fire at a scrap yard in Swansea, where about 100 cars are believed to be alight.

Mid and West Wales Fire Service said it received a call at about 04:00 GMT on Monday about a large fire that had broken out at Abertawe Metal, in Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet.

There were no reported injuries.

Five crews used an aerial appliance, two main jets and a water bowser to tackle the blaze and bring it under control.