**🚨 Fire Aftermath in Pontllanfraith: Building to be Demolished 🚨**
A devastating fire has led to the upcoming demolition of a two-storey building home to multiple businesses in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly. The blaze, erupting on Monday evening, wreaked havoc on the Commercial Street structure, filling the village with smoke and prompting safety measures for residents.
🔒 Local residents were urged to keep windows and doors shut as flames engulfed the building. Fire crews worked tirelessly through the night, keeping a cordon around the area to ensure everyone’s safety.
📸 Images from the scene show extensive damage, particularly above Greens Fishing Tackle, where sections of the roof appear to have crumbled.
🚧 Caerphilly council announced that nearby roads will stay closed for several days to carry out the safe demolition of the damaged site. They expressed gratitude for the community’s patience amidst these disruptions.
👷♂️ The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has handed the site back to the owner, but not before stressing the need for significant structural work. This includes making the site safe and removing hazardous materials before diving into the investigation of how the fire started.
🔍 The cause of the fire remains unknown for now, with investigations to begin once safety concerns are addressed.
Stay safe and take care, everyone! 💙