Smoke billows across city as emergency services deal with large fire at Mumbles Pier

Emergency crews are dealing with a large fire at Mumbles Pier. Plumes of smoke can be seen for miles billowing from the area and there are reports people have been evacuated from a café near the pier.

South Wales Police said they were called at 11.30am to a fire at the pier. A spokesman said: "Local road closures have been put in place and the public is advised to avoid the area while the fire is being tackled."

A statement from Mumbles Pier says: "Due to unforeseen circumstances the site will be closed from now until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience caused."

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at 11.09am.

Crews from Morriston, Tumble, Swansea Central, Port Talbot, Neath, Carmarthen and Cardigan were all called to an incident in Mumbles, Swansea.

A statement said: "Incident is currently ongoing and crews are still on scene."

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