Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a major fire in a derelict building in Pontardawe. Fire crews were called to High Street at 12:13am on Wednesday, February 22, following reports of a building on fire and the crews did not leave until 4:15am.
At around 11:30pm, Michael James, 74, said he was called by neighbours and told the building next to his garage, Pontardawe Car Sales, was up in flames and cars there were in imminent danger of being destroyed.
Michael and his son Craig James, 36, rushed to the garage to save £30k of vehicles parked next to the burning building, which was formerly used by DC Autos. After frantically moving a motorhome and three cars, one of which was due to be sold today, they watched as the derelict building was engulfed by the fire while the fire service worked to save a nearby structure. You can get more Swansea Valley news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
