Overnight, almost 100 firemen put out a fire in Abergavenny, forcing residents to leave their houses.
On Sunday, November 10, at approximately 8.30 p.m., police and fire personnel were summoned to the scene of a fire in the rear of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop on Frogmore Street.
The building was severely damaged by the fire, and as a result, the roof and the first and second floors collapsed.
Before being permitted to return to their houses, several residents slept the night at a recreation center. No injuries have been recorded.
Because of the smoke, people have been asked to stay away from the area while the cordon is in effect and to keep their windows and doors closed.
Following reports of a fire on Sunday, November 10, several roads in Abergavenny are still closed, according to a statement from Gwent Police.
near approximately 8:35 p.m., police were notified of the fire near the rear of The Magic Cottage Charity Shop.
“Frogmore Street, Baker Street, and Princes Street are all under a cordon.
“Our officers are assisting the fire department in their investigation into the cause of the incident.
“There were no injuries.
“Abergavenny Leisure Centre in Old Hereford Road was established as a receiving center for people affected, and three houses were evacuated at the time.
“Emergency services remain at the scene and the public are advised to avoid the immediate area and continue to close windows and doors due to the smoke.”
Police are asking anyone with knowledge about the fire to contact them at 101 or send them a direct message on social media with reference number 2400375539.
“We acknowledge that this will affect local businesses, and we appreciate their cooperation,” the police statement continued. As soon as it is safe to do so, we will keep working with our partners to reopen roadways.”
“[We] can confirm that at 2033 hours on 10 November 2024, crews were mobilized to reports of a fire at The Magic Cottage Charity Shop in Abergavenny,” stated the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
About 100 firemen were on the scene at the height of the event, and 14 fire engines, four water bowsers, two aerial appliances, and a large volume pump were utilized to contain the fire.
Crews from Gloucester Fire and Rescue Service, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service provided support to the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
“Crews worked for several hours to contain the situation, and they are still on the scene, closely collaborating with our partner agencies and the police.
“The building has sustained significant damage from the fire, resulting in the collapse of the first and second floors as well as the roof. Crews are working tirelessly to stop the fire from spreading to nearby houses. No injuries have been reported, and several surrounding properties were evacuated.
“Cordons are still in effect around the scene of the event, and we ask that people stay away from the area. We would like to extend our warmest regards to the businesses impacted by the fire, and we will work to ensure that operations can resume as soon as is realistically feasible.
“Until a comprehensive fire investigation has been completed, we are unable to corroborate any of these data. We will work closely with GWP CSI to ascertain the cause, origin, and how the fire developed.
“The public are thanked for their patience while we continue to deal with this incident.”
Emergency road restrictions on Frogmore Street from the Cenotaph to WHSmith and Baker Street from its intersection with Frogmore Street to the vicinity of Library Square are anticipated to last for around a week, according to Monmouthshire Council.
