Ship fire at Newport docks sends thick smoke into air

Summarised from 2 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

A fire broke out on a ship at Newport docks, producing plumes of black smoke that rose into the air. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service mounted a major emergency response, with firefighters remaining at the scene for hours to tackle the blaze.

Residents in the area were told to close windows and doors as a precaution against the smoke. According to one report, the fire continued into a second day.

How it is being reported

• Residents told to close windows and doors as ship fire continues into second daySouth Wales Argus · 2 Oct, 08:21
• Crews remain at Newport Docks ship fire as people told to close windows and doorsSouth Wales Argus · 2 Oct, 07:26
• Firefighters remained at scene for hours as smoke warning in place after docks fireSouth Wales Argus · 1 Oct, 22:03
• Ship carrying scrap metal catches fire at city docks as firefighters remain on sceneSouth Wales Argus · 1 Oct, 16:26
• Plumes of black smoke rise from Newport docks after huge ship fireWalesOnline · 1 Oct, 14:03
• People told to close windows and doors as crews deal with ongoing incidentSouth Wales Argus · 1 Oct, 13:51
• Public urged to avoid area as crews tackle scrap cargo fire onboard berthed shipSouth Wales Argus · 1 Oct, 13:33
• Ship reportedly catches fire during scrap metal loading as emergency crews respondSouth Wales Argus · 1 Oct, 12:55
• Ship on fire at Newport Docks as emergency response unfolds - live updates hereSouth Wales Argus · 1 Oct, 12:43

In this story: Newport docks · South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

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