NewsUK NewsFire ServiceLIVEUpdated 5 mins agoA massive blaze has engulfed a building in Swansea as smoke with seen for miles above the city centre.Massive plumes of black smoke can be seen across Swansea(Image: Media Wales)A huge fire has broken out in Swansea with residents advised to avoid the area as multiple crews swarm the scene.Black smoke can be seen from miles around with residents reporting traffic "chaos" in the city centre due to the blaze.Crews from Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at around 12.30pm. The fire is believed to be at an industrial unit.View PostToday14:15 BSTFirefighters battle burning inferno from 'industrial unit'Horrifying pictures show the extent of the blaze in Swansea this afternoon. It is believed the fire has broken out at an industrial unit in the Dyfatty area of the Welsh city.Emergency services are currently on the scene battling the inferno. Residents have been advised to keep their doors and windows shut and to avoid the area.The fire in Swansea(Image: Nikolas Legakis/Athena Pictures)Today14:03 BSTRoad closures as emergency services tend to fireSouth Wales Police has confirmed it is on the scene of an incident on Dyfatty Street in Swansea.Road closures are currently in place from Dyfatty Street to Orchard Street and Newhall Road.Today13:53 BSTPlumes of black smoke fill Swansea skyResidents across the city have reported thick, black plumes of smoke."Looks like one hell of a fire near the city centre in Swansea," one wrote on X.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Today13:49 BST'Significant' event in SwanseaThe Welsh Labour MP for Swansea West, Torsten Bell, has added in a second video on Facebook that the fire appears to be a "very significant event"."If you are around Swansea today, please stay away from the area around City Church. The fire service and the police are fully engaged," he added.Today13:47 BSTFire appears near 'City Church area'Local MP Torsten Bell is encouraging residents to avoid the area as thick black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky.The MP says it appears to be coming from the City Church area.He said in a post on Facebook: "I’m concerned there may be a large fire in central Swansea in the city church area - I’d recommend staying away until it’s clear what’s going on."It sounds like fire engines are on the way. I’m contacting the emergency services and council and will be following closely as the situation develops."Stay safe."Today13:42 BSTPolice warn 'avoid area'South Wales Police has issued a statement about the blaze in Swansea.The force confirmed it is in attendance and said Dyfatty Street in the city is closed. The spokesman said there is also a lot of smoke around the Matthew Street flats.The public are being asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.‌