Horror inferno engulfs UK town as water supply affected

Horror inferno engulfs UK town as water supply affected Emergency services have rushed to Star Trading Estate, Caerleon, Newport, following the blaze with people evacuated and the public have been told to avoid the area An industrial estate in Wales has been evacuated with plumes of smoke billowing from a massive fire amid fears that the water supply has been affected. Emergency services rushed to Star Trading Estate, Caerleon, Newport, at around 2.40am this morning following the blaze with people evacuated and the public have been told to avoid the area. Some locals have reported issues with their running water but the connection with the fire is not clear. One resident posted on social media to say they have yellow water while another responded saying they have no water at all. According to Welsh Water Dwr Cymru customers may have no water or low water pressure in the area. The website states: "We expect all supplies to be fully restored by early afternoon." South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is working alongside Gwent Police on the incident. A statement released by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service reads: "SEFRS is currently responding to a large industrial fire at Star Trading Estate, Caerleon, Newport. "At 2.42am this morning, crews and a number of resources were deployed to the incident, including ten fire appliances, three water bowsers, an aerial ladder platform, and a range of specialist equipment. "The site as been evacuated, and all persons are accounted for. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work. Due to smoke in the vicinity, residents are also advised to keep windows and doors closed. "SWFRS is working closely with Gwent Police and partner agencies to help ensure public safety. We thank the public for their cooperation." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .