Pontypridd homes evacuated after fire at terraced house

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The property was still smouldering after fire crews tackled an early morning fire

Residents had to be evacuated when a fire tore through a terraced home.

About 40 firefighters were called to Graigwen, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at 07:09 GMT on Sunday.

The property in Hurford Crescent was "totally destroyed" and some residents will need to be rehoused, according to South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

It was declared under control after two-and-a-half hours but one crew remained, "tackling hotspots". There are no reports of any injuries.

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About 40 firefighters were called to the blaze in Graigwen, Pontypridd, on Sunday morning

Council officials are set to be called in to examine the structural safety of the building.

An investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the blaze, the fire service said.

Fire appliances from Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Gilfach Goch, Tonypandy, Abercynon and Whitchurch were involved in the callout.

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