BBC News | WALES | Blaze destroys nightclub and store

UK Contents: England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales |

BBC News Online: UK: Wales

Wednesday, 14 November, 2001, 08:55 GMT

A nightclub and a small supermarket have been destroyed in a suspicious blaze in Bridgend, south Wales.

Fire crews are still at the scene of the incident in Derwen Road in the town.

No-one has been injured.

The fire broke out at 0020 GMT on Wednesday.

The Family Value Store and the Astons nightclub above it have been completely destroyed, said a South Wales Fire Service spokeswoman.

The fire is being treated as suspicious and fire investigators are at the scene.

There are currently three pumps at the scene as well as a hydraulic platform and specialist vehicles.

South Wales Police say Derwen Road is closed to traffic and is expected to remain so all morning.

Related to this story:
Major factory blaze investigated (22 Aug 01 | Wales) Girl recovers after fatal fire (23 Jul 00 | Wales) Nine people treated after shop fire (23 Aug 99 | Wales) Fire centre plan set to be scrapped (20 Jul 00 | Wales)

Internet links: South Wales Fire Service | South Wales Police |
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

UK Contents: England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales |