Firefighters called twice to Blaenau Gwent industrial estate

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Barleyfield Industrial Estate in Nantyglo, Brynmawr, following reports of an alarm sounding just before 4pm on Saturday, October 16.

When they arrived, firefighters discovered there was no fire, and left.

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But just after 9pm, they were called back after reports of a fire on Pond Road – just outside the Barleyfield Industrial Estate.

A crew from Ebbw Vale attended, and the fire was put out just before 9.30pm.

A South Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “At approximately 3.57pm on Saturday, October 16, we received reports of an alarm sounding near Barleyfield Industrial Estate in Nantyglo, Brynmawr.

“A crew from Ebbw Vale Station attended and assessed the scene.

“A stop message was received at approximately 4.17pm.

“At approximately 9.06pm on Saturday, October 16, we received reports of a fire on Pond Road in Nantyglo, Brynmawr.

“A crew from Ebbw Vale Station attended the scene and extinguished the fire.

“A stop message was received at approximately 9.28pm.”