Tata Steel fire LIVE: Huge Port Talbot blaze as black smoke fills sky - 'Avoid the area'

Tata Steel fire LIVE: Huge Port Talbot blaze as black smoke fills sky - 'Avoid the area'Residents living near the steelworks site reported hearing alarms sounding before seeing thick smoke. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments live By Lauran O'Toole, Senior Reporter 07:58, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Updated: 07:58, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Emergency services rushed to the scene of a huge fire at the Tata Steel site in Port Talbot (Image: Ross Davies/Wales Online)A huge fire has t the Tata Steel site in Port Talbot, with emergency services rushing to the scene. Large plumes of thich black smoke have been seen rising from the plant near people's homes.Residents living near the site reported hearing alarms sounding before they saw smoke rising high into the sky. Multiple fire crews then rished to the plant. Some locals have told WalesOnline they have been able to taste the smoke in the air. A spokesperson for the force said: "Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident at Tata Steel, Port Talbot. Large plumes of smoke are visible in the area. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Thank you for your patience." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFOLLOW BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES: Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy