UK: Authorities responding to large fire in Nash Road area of Newport, Wales, as of late Aug. 14

Event

Authorities are responding to a large fire in the Nash Road area of Newport, Wales, as of late Aug. 14. Police have announced the closure of several roads near the Mazda garage in the area, including Nash Road to the bottom of Meadows Road as well as the Glan Llyn Roundabout near the Land Rover service center toward Queensway. Officials have requested that properties in the vicinity of the blaze keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke.

Heightened security and lingering disruptions to transport and business are likely in the area as firefighting operations continue. Authorities may enact additional road closures or issue evacuation orders to facilitate the emergency response. Residual disruptions may occur in the affected area even after emergency crews extinguish the fire in the event that authorities carry out investigative work around the scene of the blaze.

Advice

Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.