Investigation into huge fire at Ron Skinner & Sons Tredegar car showroom

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An investigation has begun into what started a huge fire that tore through the Ron Skinner & Sons Tredegar site.

More than 100 firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the fire, while videos on social media appeared to show the main showroom at the Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate engulfed in flames.

People in the area reported hearing several loud explosions.

Members of the public have been asked to keep windows and doors closed. Credit: ITV Cymru Wales

At 5am on Saturday morning, fire crews said they were making good progress to extinguish the fire and limit damage to the building and environment.

Members of the public have been asked to keep windows and doors closed.

12 fire engines were in attendance at the scene Credit: Harvey Saxon

There are no reported injuries.

South Wales Fire and Rescue say a multi-agency investigation will be carried out as the incident moves into the recovery phase to establish the cause of the fire. 

On Saturday afternoon, a spokesperson for the service said the fire "is ongoing but has been brought under control and scaled down."

They continued: "Crews are still in attendance and will maintain a presence for the next few days to ensure any smaller pockets of fire have been extinguished."

There have been no recorded injuries.