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| Factory fire in Llwynypia, near Tonypandy, put out | Factory fire in Llwynypia, near Tonypandy, put out |
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| A major blaze at six factory units in the Rhondda, which was tackled by 70 firefighters, has been extinguished. | A major blaze at six factory units in the Rhondda, which was tackled by 70 firefighters, has been extinguished. |
| The fire was thought to have involved a garage, a furniture company and four other units in a converted factory in Llwynypia near Tonypandy. | |
| South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said other nearby units were also affected by the incident. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said other nearby units were also affected by the incident. |
| A joint investigation by police and fire officers is under way into the cause of a blaze. | |
| Eight crews were at the scene along with three water bowsers and a hydraulic platform. | Eight crews were at the scene along with three water bowsers and a hydraulic platform. |
| The alarm was raised shortly after 16:25 BST on Sunday and smoke could be seen from miles around. | The alarm was raised shortly after 16:25 BST on Sunday and smoke could be seen from miles around. |
| The blaze was eventually put out at around 03:00 on Monday. Two fire crews are still at the scene damping down. | |
| The fire service said six factory units inside the 140m-long building had been well alight. | The fire service said six factory units inside the 140m-long building had been well alight. |
| It is believed to have been an old factory, now shared by different businesses. | It is believed to have been an old factory, now shared by different businesses. |