FIREFIGHTERS have put out a fire in the Springvale area of Cwmbran.

Firefighters were at the scene of the fire at Gwent Caravans in Cwmbran this evening - but have confirmed that the fire is not ongoing and has been extinguished.

Caravans have been damaged in the fire.

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People in the area shared photos and footage of the flames and black smoke on social media.

(Video: Malcolm Griffiths/Facebook)

This includes an image - taken by drone - by Steve Harvey:

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And photos - shared just before 7pm today - from Camera Club member Richard Edwards.

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Community blog - Inside Torfaen - also shared footage of the fire on its Facebook page urging people in the area to keep windows and doors shut while the fire was ongoing.