Barry Fire Services were called to Splott in Cardiff last night to tackle a blaze that started in a tyre garage and engulfed neighbouring shops.

They were among the 80 firefighters, 12 fire engines, five

water bowers and two aerial appliances called to the fire, which raged through the night. Starting at 18:51, fire services from as far as Avon were called to the Allied Industrial Park on Seawall Road. At the time of writing, a team of firefighters remain at the scene extinguishing remaining embers. A spokesperson from the Fire Service issued the following statement: "This large scale incident required a multi-agency response

according to well-rehearsed plans for scenarios of this nature. The police were involved in cordoning the area and advising local residents to stay indoors with windows and doors closed.

"The utility companies were called to the scene to isolate

both gas and electric supplies. The Welsh ambulance service were standing by to provide support to the fire service. "The incident is currently ongoing and operations will continue throughout the night. Local residents are thanked for their patience and support whilst our firefighters and partners carried out their work. "Local residents are advised to keep clear of the Seawall Road area. Area Manager Kibblewhite stated

this has been a very challenging incident, however, due to the hard work and professionalism of the fire crews the fire is now under control.

"A fire investigation to

determine the cause of the fire will take place during daylight hours. "Crews attended from Roath, Cardiff Central, Whitchurch, Ely, Duffryn, Cwmbran, Barry, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Maindee, Aberbargoed, Merthyr, Pencoed, Avon and Tonypandy." The precise cause of the fire is currently unknown.