'Significant' fire at Newport industrial estate

A joint investigation between the fire service and police will look into the cause.

Roads in the Nash area were closed on Monday evening as crews dealt with a fire at a factory unit
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 15th Aug 2023

Emergency crews have been at the scene of a fire on an industrial estate in Newport overnight.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service described the blaze which affected a factory unit on Nash Road as 'significant'.

It says it was brought under control by midnight.

Fire crews remained on the scene overnight and it's understood they will stay on site during Tuesday.

Whilst the unit was ablaze, Gwent Police had warned people living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed.

A joint investigation between the police and fire service to establish the cause is due to get underway.

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