Major fire breaks out at department store in Talbot Green

Around 60 firefighters have been on the scene of a major fire at Leekes department store in Talbot Green this morning.

South Wales Fire and Rescue were called around 2.30am - with police and National Grid also reportedly on the scene.

Pictures shared online appear to show smoke and huge flames billowing from a building.

The fire is now under control and investigation into the cause is ongoing.

A statement from SWFRS says: "Crews and appliances from Pontyclun, Pontypridd, Pencoed, Cowbridge, Whitchurch, Cardiff Central, Barry, Kenfig Hill, Caerphilly, Tonypandy, Ely, Bridgend and Aberdare attended the scene.

"Approximately 150x120 metres was damaged by the fire. Crews tackled the fire using 6 breathing apparatus, 2 ground monitors, 2 main jets, 1 hose reel jet, 1 aerial ladder platform supplemented by bowsers, personal respirators, and an environmental unit for decontamination."

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