A large industrial fire broke out Thursday morning at the decommissioned Aberthaw Power Station near Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received the call at approximately 09:32 am on July 2, 2026.
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Crews from around 17 stations responded to the incident.
The firefighting effort included eight fire appliances, four water bowsers, two aerial hydraulic platforms, and specialist equipment. No injuries have been reported.
Residents Advised to Stay Indoors
Authorities advised residents in Rhoose and Font-Y-Gary to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
Officials noted that wind direction carried most smoke out to sea.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service stated: "We are currently attending a large fire at Aberthaw Power Station, Barry.
Residents in the local area are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to large amounts of smoke."
SWFRS manager Tony Redman added: "Crews continue to tackle the fire.
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Although the current wind direction is carrying the majority of smoke out to sea, smoke may affect those in areas including Rhoose and Font-Y-Gary."
Local Member of the Senedd, Andrew RT Davies, expressed gratitude to emergency services. "Deeply concerned by the fire.
Authorities have advised all residents to keep windows and doors closed. I'd like to thank the brave firefighters working hard to make the area safe," he said.
The site, which closed as Wales' last coal-fired power station in 2020, was purchased by Cardiff Capital Region in 2022 for £8 million.
CCR Energy is transforming the 500-acre site into a green energy hub.
A spokesperson for CCR Energy confirmed all on-site personnel were safe. "We are aware of an incident involving a fire.
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The situation is being managed by emergency services and our on-site teams. All personnel have been reported safe," they said.
