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| Inquiry into blaze at Royal Mint | |
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| An investigation is being carried out after a large blaze at the Royal Mint in south Wales, during the night. | |
| The fire at the site in Llantrisant near Cardiff, broke out at about 2250 BST and it took about three hours for fire crews to bring it under control. | |
| The fire broke out in a building containing nickel bars and machinery. Nearby industrial units were evacuated. | |
| No-one was injured and the blaze is not believed suspicious. Ministry of Defence Police will hold the inquiry. | |
| Roads surrounding the building were also closed for a time. | Roads surrounding the building were also closed for a time. |
| At the height of the blaze around 10 fire engines were at the scene of the blaze which caused a great deal of smoke. | At the height of the blaze around 10 fire engines were at the scene of the blaze which caused a great deal of smoke. |
| Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Steve Jones said: "Though this was a serious fire it was contained within one building and the immediate area. | |
| "The fire service has confirmed that there was no risk to the public from smoke or chemicals. | |
| "The investigation into the cause of the fire will now be carried out by the Ministry of Defence Police who have responsibility for the site. | |
| "At this stage it is not believed to be suspicious. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed." |