Live updates as emergency services at the scene of a fire on busy Newport road

Emergency services are at the scene of a fire on a busy road in Newport. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports that the roof of a property on Corporation Road was alight early this morning.

Gwent Police also attended the scene and closed the road between between Telford Street and George Street Bridge. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We were called at 5.49am to a property fire on Corporation Road, Newport. Fire crews remain in attendance."

Corporation Road is now open but emergency services remain on scene.

A partial cordon remains in place.

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