About 100 firefighters labored by way of the night time to place out a big fireplace at a automobile dealership.
Smoke and vibrant orange flames might be seen rising from Ron Skinner and Sons on the Tarfarnaubach industrial property in Tredegar within the early hours of Saturday morning.
Some close by residents described listening to loud thunder, which one lady mentioned shook the home windows of her house.
No accidents had been reported, however residents dwelling close by have been requested to remain indoors.
South Wales Fireplace and Rescue Service first reported the hearth was below management at 01:00 BST.
Paige Bennett, who lives in Tredegar, mentioned she witnessed the hearth from her house and described listening to “explosions.” [that] made the home windows shake”.
Ms Bennett, who has lived reverse the automobile dealership for 21 years, mentioned she was “incredulous”.
A spokesman for South Wales Fireplace and Rescue Service mentioned: “Our crews are working exhausting to extinguish the hearth and reduce any harm to property and the setting.”
“The general public is reminded to please keep away from the realm and if they’re native residents, keep indoors and preserve home windows and doorways closed.”