Emergencies - Fire in industrial area: One person missing in Wales
A fire on an industrial estate in Wales has triggered a rescue operation. On Wednesday evening, the police spoke of a serious incident in the town of Pontypridd in the Treforest district. They later gave the all-clear. "There are no reports of serious injuries", South Wales Police announced that night. However, one person is missing.
According to the fire department, an explosion had been reported. A building was on fire and threatened to collapse. Smoke and flames could be seen, the British news agency PA reported. Hospitals in the region were initially on alert. Roads were closed, as the police announced on the short message service X (formerly Twitter). They also warned that it was illegal to fly drones over the area without permission.
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The rescue operation was initiated due to a reported explosion and subsequent fire in an industrial building, posing a risk of collapse in Pontypridd, Wales. Despite the fire department's efforts, one individual remains missing amidst the emergencies. Authorities, including the police, have cautioned against flying drones in the area without permission and closed nearby roads for public safety.
Source: www.stern.de
