House 'significantly damaged' after major fire breaks out

A house was left "significantly damaged" after a major fire broke out this morning. Fire crews were called to Furnace Terrace in Neath at around 10.25am.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea Central, Morriston and Tumble fire stations were called to the scene.

The fire broke out at a two-storey domestic property and local residents were asked to keep their windows and doors closed until the incident was fully resolved.

The fire caused significant damage to the property, as well as partial damage to an adjoining property.

However, the fire has now been extinguished with all persons accounted for, and no casualties have been reported. Stay informed on everything Neath Port Talbot by signing up to our newsletter here

A statement form the fire service reads: "At 10.25am on Wednesday, October 1st, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea Central, Morriston and Tumble Fire Stations were called to an incident at Furnace Terrace in Neath.

"Crews responded to a fire involving one two-storey, end-of-terrace domestic property. Crews utilised eight breathing apparatus sets, two 45mm hoses, four hose reel jets, one ground monitor and ladders to extinguish the fire. After the fire was extinguished, crews proceeded to dampen down at the scene and removed some of the property’s roof tiles to check for fire spread and for any remaining hot spots.

"The crews were supported by the attendance of the water bowser from Tumble Fire Station, which provides instant access to 9,000 litres of firefighting water, and the aerial appliance from Morriston Fire Station, which allows firefighting from an elevated position as well as a platform for enhanced