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Firefighters tackle big garage fire at Pill, Newport Firefighters tackle big garage fire at Pill, Newport
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More firefighters are being called in to tackle a large fire at the site of a commercial garage in Newport. Nearly 50 firefighters are tackling a large blaze at the site of a commercial garage in Newport.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to Coomassie Street in the Pill area just after 06:00 GMT on Friday.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to Coomassie Street in the Pill area just after 06:00 GMT on Friday.
The building is "well alight" and the fire service said the first 999 call reported flames through the roof. The two-storey building is "well alight" and the fire service said the first 999 call reported flames through the roof.
A "water curtain" is being used to protect buildings nearby with 46 firefighters on the scene and more personnel being called in. Nearby buildings are being sprayed with water to help prevent the fire spreading.
Crews from Duffryn, Maindee, Malpas, Cwmbran, Aberdare and Caerphilly are attending the two-storey building fire with firefighters from Roath, Barry and Cardiff Central stations. Crews from Duffryn, Maindee, Malpas, Cwmbran, Aberdare and Caerphilly are attending along with firefighters from Roath, Barry and Cardiff Central stations.
There are six pumps at the scene, two hydraulic platforms and two water bowsers with 42 firefighters and four officers. There are six pumps at the scene, two hydraulic platforms and two water bowsers.
Another two crew will arrive shortly which will bring the number to 48. Are you in the area? Can you see the fire? Send your pictures to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk
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