People return home after ‘large-scale’ fire in garden
Residents have been urged to stay at home as firefighters battle a blaze in a garden in Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil. [Andrea Parfitt]
People have been allowed to return to their homes after a “large-scale” fire broke out in a garden in south Wales.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) were called to a shed fire in the garden of a property on Victoria Street in Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, at 3.21pm on Sunday.
The fire service said crews from Aberbargoed, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Maindee were sent to tackle the blaze.
Police said no serious injuries were reported, but one person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
Police added that the incident is not being treated as suspicious and is believed to be accidental.
Local resident Andrea Parfitt described the situation as “pretty scary” [BBC]
Earlier local resident Andrea Parfitt described the situation as “pretty scary”.
He said he “smelt smoke and could see flames” as he was walking home from his mother’s house.
Andrea explained how the space that was previously the St John Ambulance hall is now used as a warehouse.
South Wales Police said in a statement on Sunday evening that emergency services had “scaled down” their response and most vehicles were expected to leave the scene shortly.
Police announced that residents had been allowed to return to their homes, adding: “It is believed that there is no risk to the evacuated properties.”
However, he warned there could be minor disruptions to Thomas Street while work continues.
A recreation center remains open at Treharris Community Center for those affected.
