Live updates as fire by main road sees black smoke fill the sky

Firefighters have been called to a large fire in Swansea. The blaze has broken out on Swansea Road near Penllergaer and Gorseinon. It is not yet clear where or how the fire started, but five fire engines and a specialist appliance have been sent to the scene after receiving a call shortly after 2.10 pm on Thursday. Police are also in attendance. Pictures from the scene show huge amounts of black smoke billowing into the air next to a main road.

Two pedestrians and a driver have been killed after a car smashed into a house near Beaumaris Pier in Anglesey. The pedestrians, a man and woman in their 60s, and the driver in his 80s were pronounced dead at the scene

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Live updates can be followed as the situation unfolds.

The fire has caused black smoke to fill the sky, attracting attention from residents and passersby in the area. Fire crews are working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations will be carried out to understand the origin of the incident.

Local authorities are urging people to avoid the area to allow emergency services to work efficiently. More information will be provided as the situation develops further. Stay tuned for live updates on the ongoing fire in Swansea.