Borth Fire: High Street blaze ‘coming to an end’
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The fire is believed to have spread from the rear of the house
A blaze which broke out at a house on Friday afternoon is "coming to an end".
About 10 firefighters remain at High Street in Borth, Ceredigion, after 45 were first called to the scene at about 15:30 BST.
Neighbouring properties were initially evacuated as a precaution with gas cylinders believed to be involved in the fire, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said.
It is thought the fire started at the rear of the building and then spread.
The High Street remains closed by emergency services while three fire engines and a water tower dampen down.
Ieuan Ellis, who lives close to the scene, told BBC Radio Wales the fire seemed to have started in a shed at the rear of the property.
Nobody is believed to have been injured in the blaze and nearby residents have been escorted back to their homes and told to keep their windows closed, external.
The blaze could be seen by passengers on passing trains
In total, 13 fire engines were sent, including a water bowser from Llandrindod Wells and specialist vehicles from Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Aberaeron, Tregaron and New Quay.
As well as these crews from the Mid and West Wales area, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew from its Aberdyfi station to help.
Black smoke was seen rising above the buildings in the town