Huge fire breaks out at Tata Steel in Port Talbot – what we know

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFire crews were called at 8pm on Wednesday after a large blaze broke out at the steel plant in Port Talbot (Rapid Relief Team UK)A significant fire erupted at the Tata Steelplant in Port Talbot, south Wales, on Wednesday evening, with fire crews working overnight to extinguish the blaze. All staff members were safely evacuated from the site and accounted for, while emergency services, including Mid and West Wales Fire Service, remained at the scene. Large plumes of smoke were visible rising from the plant, which is known for producing steel for various industries such as automotive, construction and aerospace. Tata Steel confirmed on Thursday morning that emergency services were still on site, and clarified that the incident was unrelated to a "safe and successful" demolition of a redundant gas holder earlier that day. South Wales Police advised local residents to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the area, while Rapid Relief Team UK provided hot meals and support to approximately 100 emergency responders. In fullFire crews battling large blaze at Tata Steel plant in Port TalbotThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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