Fire at Penallta industrial estate unit extinguished

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Black smoke from the fire was seen from a distance

Fire fighters have put out an industrial fire in Caerphilly county.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze at Penallta Industrial Estate, near Ystrad Mynach, at about 09:20 GMT.

One building has been severely damaged and a number of tyres and vehicles have also been destroyed. Black smoke from the fire was seen from a distance.

There are five pumps from Aberbargoed, Caerphilly and Treharris plus two water bowsers at the scene.

Image source, Gerwyn James
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A plume of black smoke could be seen above the industrial estate