Cardiff fire: Locals urged to shut windows as Wenvoe fire causes huge plume of smoke

A large fire involving tyres and rubbish that sent a plume of black smoke over Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan has now been extinguished.

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze in the Wenvoe area at around 9am on Thursday, June 23.

South Wales Fire and Rescue (SWFRS) confirmed the fire involved tyres and refuse and eyewitness reports suggested it looked to be coming from the old quarry area.

Upon arrival, the fire service said it discovered a large fire involving approximately three tonnes of tyres and silage.

Residents in the Wenvoe area were advised to keep windows and doors closed as a safety precaution due to the large volumes of smoke in the area.

A spokesperson for SWFRS said: South Wales Fire and Rescue have confirmed the fire has been extinguished. A spokesperson said: "The fire has now been extinguished by crews, but will continue to smoulder for a number of hours."

"At approximately 9:01am on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022, we received reports of smoke in the area near Cwrt-Yr-Ala-Road in Wenvoe, Cardiff.

"Crews from Barry, Ely, Pontypridd and Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Stations are currently in attendance and upon arrival discovered a large fire involving approximately three tonnes of tyres and silage wrap.

"Crews are working with emergency service colleagues and partner agencies. Residents in close proximity to the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed as a safety precaution due to the large volumes of smoke.

"We would like to thank the public for their calls. This incident is currently ongoing."