Treforest fire: Body found after explosion on industrial estate
A body has been found after a fire on an industrial estate in South Wales.
South Wales Police declared a major incident after it was called to reports of an explosion at a premises shortly after 7pm on Wednesday night.
There was a significant response from emergency services at the scene on Severn Road in Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The local health board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg, was on high alert for several hours on Wednesday night.
Roads were closed into Thursday morning and residents were advised to keep all doors and windows shut because of the smoke.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to “repeat calls” about an explosion at Mindset Gym, Rizla House.
Deputy chief fire officer, Dewi Rose, said the building was “totally alight and at risk of collapse”.
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