Fire breaks out at Atherton Bikes factory in Machynlleth
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 10:48 · Archive
A fire broke out at the Atherton Bikes factory in Machynlleth on Sunday morning.
A fire broke out at the Atherton Bikes factory on the Treowain Industrial Estate in Machynlleth on Sunday, 11 October, shortly after 9am. Dyfed Powys Police reported the incident and closed the area, asking people to find alternative routes. Multiple fire engines attended the scene.
Local residents reported seeing smoke billowing from the building. The water company told customers in the area that water pressure would be reduced and water may be darker as the fire service used hydrants.
Atherton Bikes, which designs and manufactures bikes, confirmed the fire in a video posted to its Facebook page. The family-run company, launched in 2019, said that the most important thing was that no-one was injured and everyone was safe.
How it is being reported
- Fire hits Atherton Bikes factory in MachynllethRachel and Gee Atherton have spoken after a major blaze at the company’s Machynlleth baseCambrian News · 12 Oct, 10:25
- Fire that tore through bike factory in Powys believed to be accidentalThe fire broke out at the Atherton Bikes factory on the town’s Treowain Industrial Estate on Sunday morning, October 11.County Times · 12 Oct, 09:41
- What we know so far after fire breaks out at Machynlleth's Atherton Bikes factory“The most important thing is is no-one was injured and everyone is safe," said Atherton Bikes.County Times · 11 Oct, 12:27
In this story: Atherton Bikes · Machynlleth · Dyfed Powys Police · Treowain Industrial Estate
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