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| Evacuations as crews tackle fire in Cardiff | Evacuations as crews tackle fire in Cardiff |
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| Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in a disused building in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff. | Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in a disused building in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff. |
| Police and crews have been evacuating neighbouring properties in Pearl Street. | Police and crews have been evacuating neighbouring properties in Pearl Street. |
| Around 40 firefighters are at the three-storey building which was previously a bingo hall and club, with crews from across Cardiff, Barry and Caerphilly. | Around 40 firefighters are at the three-storey building which was previously a bingo hall and club, with crews from across Cardiff, Barry and Caerphilly. |
| South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said no casualties had been reported. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said no casualties had been reported. |
| The bottom of Splott Road has been shut and seven engines including a hydraulic platform have been dealing with the fire. | The bottom of Splott Road has been shut and seven engines including a hydraulic platform have been dealing with the fire. |
| Firefighters battered down a side door to gain entry to the building. | Firefighters battered down a side door to gain entry to the building. |
| Six fire engines have been called to the scene along with three water bowsers. | |
| An evacuation centre has been set up for local residents at the nearby Star Centre. | An evacuation centre has been set up for local residents at the nearby Star Centre. |
| Police have advised residents to keep windows and doors closed. | Police have advised residents to keep windows and doors closed. |