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Fire service called as blaze breaks out on high street

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 12:24, Tuesday February 17th, 2026.
Last updated: 12:24, Tuesday February 17th, 2026

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Blackwood High Street
Blackwood High Street

Fire crews were called to a blaze on Blackwood High Street on Monday afternoon.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called at around 4.50pm on February 16.

In a statement, the fire service said: “Crews and appliances from Aberbargeod, Caerphilly, and Treharris fire stations responded and extinguished the fire.

“Equipment used included breathing apparatus, hose-reel and safety jets, thermal imaging cameras, smoke blocker and positive pressure ventilation.”

Gwent Police also attended the incident.

The fire was extinguished by 6.43pm, the fire service confirmed.

The fire service has not said a possible cause for the fire.

Work underway on 58 new flats in town centre

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