Firefighters tackling “large building fire” in Llay – residents asked to keep doors and windows closed

Residents in the Llay are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed tonight due to a large fire.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service say they are tackling a “large building fire” in the area, with smoke visible from several miles away.

It is thought the fire broken out near the Llay Industrial Estate shortly before 11pm this evening.

Paul Maggs

Kraig told us that the electric “is off at the top of First Avenue” as a result of the fire.  Cllr Rob Walsh has since tweeted to say that the “streetlights from Watts Dyke to Welfare along Llay New Road and on First Avenue are out so manoeuvre carefully.”

Picture: Kraig Love

Cllr Walsh added: “Firefighters working hard to keep the blaze under control. Not much fire visible but plenty of smoke. Welfare roundabout and road up to Crown cordoned off, so if heading that way please divert.”

#Largefire – firefighters tackling a Building fire in Llay More details soon. If you are local to the Llay area please close all windows and doors, please avoid the area. #StaySafe.@nwp @nwpcontrol

— North Wales Fire (@NorthWalesFire) August 20, 2018

*Featured Picture: Kraig