Live updates as huge fire breaks out in Tredegar

A huge fire has broken out in a residential area in Blaenau Gwent. Nearby residents witnessed the blaze on Church Street in Ashvale in Tredegar during the early hours of the morning.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, Gwent Police confirmed that they were at the scene. At around 2.46am this morning, the police force confirmed that the road had been closed and warned motorists to find an alternative route for their journey.

Pictures and video from the scene show a blaze appearing to cover a complex of buildings with the roofs entirely destroyed and flames leaping into the night sky.

Follow our live updates of the incident below: