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Evacuations as crews tackle fire in Cardiff | Evacuations as crews tackle fire in Cardiff |
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Parts of a disused building where firefighters are tackling a large blaze in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff have started to collapse, the fire service has said. | |
Police and fire crews have evacuated neighbouring properties in Pearl Street and nearby roads have been shut. | Police and fire crews have evacuated neighbouring properties in Pearl Street and nearby roads have been shut. |
Around 40 firefighters are at the three-storey building which was previously a bingo hall and nightclub. | |
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said no casualties had been reported. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said no casualties had been reported. |
Splott Road has been shut and 15 fire appliances, including a hydraulic platform have been dealing with the fire. | |
Firefighters battered down a side door to gain entry to the building following the callout at about 12:40 GMT. | Firefighters battered down a side door to gain entry to the building following the callout at about 12:40 GMT. |
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. |
Road closures affecting Agate Street, Splott Road and Pearl Street have been put in place, said South Wales Police. | Road closures affecting Agate Street, Splott Road and Pearl Street have been put in place, said South Wales Police. |