One local who witnessed the blaze said they could hear ‘crackling sounds and mini-explosions’
Multiple vehicles have been completely destroyed by a fire at a garage in Abercarn, the fire service has confirmed. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) told people to keep their doors and windows closed due to thick smoke in the area as it dealt with the fire on Monday evening (June 17).
Photos from the town showed grey billowing smoke in the air as well as a fire engines and police vehicles at the scene. One local resident said the fire first started at around 6.30pm.
A spokesperson for the fire service confirmed that the fire affected a one-storey garage used as a commercial property near High Street, Abercarn.
One caravan, one van and three vehicles were “all completely destroyed by fire.
Another vehicle was partially destroyed by the fire.
The exterior of the property was also affected by the heat.
A resident from Abercarn, who did not want to be named, witnessed the blaze. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here.
“I was in the local pub in Abercarn called The Market, just there drinking, before heading to Newport,” he said. “It was around 6.35pm.
“I went to the front of the pub and saw a massive plume of smoke behind the old Welsh school that’s just closed.
“The smoke was quite dark and choking. I could hear crackling sounds and mini-explosions.
“I think the residents and commercial businesses nearby were affected. I think the community feels a bit numb at the moment. I noticed some people were quite upset by the incident.”
A spokesperson for SWFRS said the STOP message was received at 8.40pm.
Gwent Police, Natural Resources Wales and National Grid were all also in attendance.
Gwent Police has been contacted for a statement.
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