'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire breaks out as people told to stay indoors

BBC UK Thursday 04 June 2026, 11:59 UTC 1 min read

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Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

Tata Steel (ORG) Port Talbot (LOCATION)

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