Emergency services continue to battle a major fire at a premises on Severn Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taff, following reports of an explosion that occurred shortly after 7:00 pm today.
The incident, which took place at Mindset Gym, Rizla House on Severn Road, has prompted a significant response from %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), with Deputy Chief Fire Officer Dewi Rose reporting that 16 pumping appliances, several special appliances, and officers are currently at the scene. The building, described as a large two-storey commercial premises, is fully engulfed in flames and is at risk of collapse.
South Wales Police, the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST), Wales & West Utilities, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% County Borough Council (RCTCBC), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), and the National Grid are also providing support in managing the incident.
As of now, there are no reports of serious injuries, but distressingly, one individual remains unaccounted for. The situation is ongoing, and emergency services are focusing their efforts on the emergency response.
Local residents have been advised to keep all doors and windows closed while the incident continues. Businesses in the area are also affected, with significant road closures in place. They are requested to implement their business continuity plans to cope with the disruptions caused by the ongoing incident and road closures, which are expected to last throughout the night and into the morning.
The public is urged to avoid the area to allow emergency services to effectively manage the situation. The cause of the explosion and subsequent fire is yet to be determined, and investigations will follow once the immediate emergency is dealt with.
This incident at Treforest Industrial Estate is a serious reminder of the potential dangers in industrial areas and the importance of emergency preparedness and response. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The focus currently remains on the safety of the emergency responders, finding the unaccounted individual, and controlling the fire.
