Homes evacuated after huge fire rips through charity shop in Wales

Over 100 firefighters have been called in to tackle a huge fire at a charity shop in Wales.

Residents in the town of Abergavenny in Monmouthshire were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at the Magic Cottage charity shop on Sunday night.

Gwent Police and 14 fire crews were called to the scene on Frogmore Street at around 20:30pm and are still tackling the blaze, with a cordon in place around the scene.

The force says no injuries have been reported but a number of homes were evacuated.

Abergavenny Leisure Centre has been set up as a reception centre for those affected in the meantime, and nearby residents are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to excessive smoke.

People living nearby are urged to keep all windows and doors closed because of the smoke.

Conservative councillor Richard John described the fire as ‘horrendous’ and ‘heartbreaking’ on Twitter, and said: ‘Thoughts with all those affected by the horrendous fire in Abergavenny town centre tonight. It must be heartbreaking. Thanks to the emergency services and hoping no one is hurt.’

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