Incident: Dock Road, Port Talbot Fire - Latest Update

Latest Update - 01/05/26 16:20

The incident has now entered a controlled phase. Crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service will remain on scene for the foreseeable future to continue damping down and to manage any remaining hotspots. To facilitate this process, materials will be moved on-site by the fire service and the site operator.

As this work continues, occasional increases in smoke or very small flare-ups may occur. This is expected as crews carefully extinguish remaining material. Current weather conditions mean that smoke may linger longer than usual before dispersing, which may appear more noticeable at times. These changes do not indicate a deterioration of the incident but reflect steady progress in the final stages of bringing the incident to a conclusion.

Fire and Rescue Service personnel will support the transition into the recovery phase, working closely with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the site operator to ensure the site remains safe and to minimise any ongoing environmental or community impacts.

Update - 01/05/26 10:00

The incident is now entering a controlled phase and is deescalating. Fire crews will remain on scene for the foreseeable future to continue damping down and to manage any remaining hotspots, supported by Neath Port Talbot Council JCB crews.

Air quality monitoring has been deployed throughout the day in areas affected by the smoke plume to assess any impacts and help protect public health. The advice remains for local residents and businesses to keep windows and doors closed while smoke is present, opening them again when the smoke passes. People who feel unwell should seek appropriate medical advice.

Fire and Rescue Services will support the transition into the recovery phase, working closely with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to ensure the site remains safe and to minimise any ongoing environmental or community impact.

NRW officers have been on site throughout the day providing specialist advice to the fire and rescue services and the site operator. Monitoring of the nearby River Afan confirms there has been no pollution entering the river from firefighting water run‑off.

Both the A4241 Afan Way dual carriageway and the Afan Way/Water Street westbound carriageway have been reopened. The adjacent footpath and cycleway will remain closed at this time.