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| Grass fire in Swansea Valley spreads to Ystalyfera house | Grass fire in Swansea Valley spreads to Ystalyfera house |
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| A grass fire spread to a house, garage and electricity poles in the Swansea Valley. | A grass fire spread to a house, garage and electricity poles in the Swansea Valley. |
| Mid and West Wales Fire Service were called to Cyfyng Road, Ystalyfera, near Pontardawe, after a call at 17:10 BST on Tuesday. | |
| A roof and garage at a house were badly damaged as grass fires burned in two locations. Power was cut in a neighbouring street. | A roof and garage at a house were badly damaged as grass fires burned in two locations. Power was cut in a neighbouring street. |
| The fire was brought under control just before midnight. | The fire was brought under control just before midnight. |
| Western Power Distribution said they cut electricity to 20 houses in neighbouring Woodmans Terrace at the request of the fire service for safety reasons. | Western Power Distribution said they cut electricity to 20 houses in neighbouring Woodmans Terrace at the request of the fire service for safety reasons. |
| Earlier on Tuesday, 30 firefighters were at the scene along with five fire engines. | Earlier on Tuesday, 30 firefighters were at the scene along with five fire engines. |
| Two engines remained at the scene on Tuesday evening, and at about 20:45 BST the fire service said the blaze was under control and confined to a garage. | Two engines remained at the scene on Tuesday evening, and at about 20:45 BST the fire service said the blaze was under control and confined to a garage. |
| Meanwhile, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service say 25 firefighters spent hours tackling a grass fire that spread to forestry in the Rhondda Fach. | Meanwhile, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service say 25 firefighters spent hours tackling a grass fire that spread to forestry in the Rhondda Fach. |
| Fire crews were called to Llanwonno, near Ynysybwl, at 12:07 BST. | Fire crews were called to Llanwonno, near Ynysybwl, at 12:07 BST. |
| By 21:00 BST it was out, but the fire service said it was still smouldering and would be inspected regularly. | By 21:00 BST it was out, but the fire service said it was still smouldering and would be inspected regularly. |
| Services across Wales have received hundreds of calls about grass fires this week amid warm weather. | Services across Wales have received hundreds of calls about grass fires this week amid warm weather. |