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Crews tackle Port Talbot tyre recycling plant fire

Mid and West Wales Fire Service says officers are continuing to deal with a large fire at Egan Tyre Recycling in Port Talbot.

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Natural Resources Wales monitoring air quality and impact of tyre fire

Natural Resources Wales says it is working alongside the fire service and other agencies to advise and monitor the impact of the tyre fire in Port Talbot.

Air quality around the site is currently being monitored Credit: ITV Wales

The agency says it is working to keep the surrounding communities and environment safe from harm and pollution, as fires such as these can affect local air quality and pollute river.

Air monitoring systems currently show no sign of any significant change in air quality in the area.

However cordons are in place around the incident and members of the public are advised to stay clear.

Members of the public are being asked stay away from the area Credit: ITV Wales News

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