Key facts
- A fire occurred at the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, Wales.
- The fire followed a controlled demolition of a tower at the plant.
- Residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
- Emergency services are on-site responding to the incident.
A fire has erupted at the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, Wales, with plumes of black smoke observed near a motorway. This incident occurred hours after a tower at the plant was demolished in a controlled explosion. Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene. Local authorities have issued advice for residents to keep their windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure against the smoke. The cause of the fire and the extent of any damage are currently under assessment.