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| Port Talbot tyre plant blaze: 75 firefighters at scene | Port Talbot tyre plant blaze: 75 firefighters at scene |
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| A large fire has been burning throughout the night at a tyre recycling plant in Port Talbot. | A large fire has been burning throughout the night at a tyre recycling plant in Port Talbot. |
| More than 70 firefighters and other emergency crews are at the scene near Docks Road after the fire broke out just before 23:00 BST on Tuesday. | More than 70 firefighters and other emergency crews are at the scene near Docks Road after the fire broke out just before 23:00 BST on Tuesday. |
| Mid and West Wales Fire Service have 10 fire appliances at the scene. | Mid and West Wales Fire Service have 10 fire appliances at the scene. |
| At its height, 21 appliances and more than 100 firefighters fought the fire with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service assisting colleagues. | At its height, 21 appliances and more than 100 firefighters fought the fire with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service assisting colleagues. |
| Nobody is reported to have been hurt, but nearby residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed. | Nobody is reported to have been hurt, but nearby residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed. |
| The incident has also led to the closure of the A4241 Afan Way and Water Street in both directions, which has resulted in heavier traffic than usual on the A48 Talbot Road westbound. | |
| The A4241 is expected to remain closed for some time. |