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Sixty fire fighters tackle factory fire in Llwynypia, near Tonypandy Sixty fire fighters tackle factory fire in Llwynypia, near Tonypandy
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More than 60 firefighters are tackling a blaze at three factory units in the Rhondda. More than 60 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at business units in the Rhondda.
The fire started in a unit owned by a mechanic in Llwynypia, near Tonypandy, before spreading to a furniture business next door and a third unit. The fire is thought to involve a garage, a furniture business and another business in a converted factory in Llwynypia near Tonypandy.
Eight crews are at the scene along with three water bowsers, a hydraulic platform and an incident control unit. Eight crews have been at the scene along with three water bowsers and a hydraulic platform.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 55 firefighters and 10 officers were battling the blaze.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 55 firefighters and 10 officers were battling the blaze.
The alarm was raised shortly after 16:25 BST.The alarm was raised shortly after 16:25 BST.
The fire service said all three factory units were well alight. The fire service said the 140m-long building is well alight.
It is believed to be an old factory, now shared by different businesses.