Newbridge fire affects five homes in Caerphilly county

Newbridge councillor Gary Johnston told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast on Thursday that the county council would support people affected by the fire “in any way we can”.

“The council will be looking at what we can do for them, to get these families somewhere to stay,” he said.

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth thanked emergency services and told Radio Cymru Dros Frecwast that his sympathies were with “everyone affected”, and “especially those who have had to leave their homes because of this fire.”

Newbridge RFC said the club was “absolutely heartbroken” in a post on social media.

On Thursday morning it offered hot and cold drinks, as well as changing and shower facilities for “anyone who needs it”.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received a call-out on Wednesday at 16:00 BST.

The Welsh Ambulance Service also sent a specialist team and two ambulances.

“Members of the public are urged to stay away from the area to allow emergency services to operate safely,” said the fire service.