Four rescued from roof during fire in Aberdare

The owner of an Aberdare flat, which was engulfed by a fire, has said it has left his family with 'nothing'.

Chandra Narra, his wife, daughter and a friend were rescued from the roof of a flat above a shop on fire in Aberdare.

More than 40 firefighters were called to the Premier Store in Market Street after the alarm was raised shortly after 10 and taken to hospital.

Mr Narra said he has been 'left with nothing' and 'nowhere to go':

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service say there were no serious injuries. Crews are still at the scene damping down.

The fire service say there are currently eight pumping appliances at the scene but the cause is still unknown. A fire investigation team will work with South Wales Police to find out how the fire started.

The top of Market Street and Boot Lane are closed following the fire.