Fire damages Tata Steel’s Port Talbot cold mill
Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, via BBC
On 4 June 2026, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MWWFRS) attended Tata Steel’s Port Talbot site to deal with a fire that broke out in its cold mill area.
According to MWWFRS, 31 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters attended the site at the height of the incident, although thankfully all site personnel were accounted for and evacuated from the area safely.
A Tata Steel spokesperson has confirmed that the fire was restricted to a confined area, and that while the site’s hot rolling mill was paused as a precaution, it was unaffected and is expected to re-start production shortly.
The latest update from Tata Steel, posted on 5 June, stated:
“During the incident, the Hot Strip Mill was temporarily taken offline. Teams are working towards a planned restart in the middle of next week.
“Our Supply Chain teams are actively implementing mitigation plans, including alternative processing at the Llanwern Cold Mill and Pickle Line.
“These actions are focused on maintaining continuity of supply and supporting our customers during this period.
“Our priority remains the safety of our people and the safe, stable operation of our assets. We will continue to provide updates as further information becomes available.
“We would like to thank our employees and the emergency services for their swift and professional response.”
The exact extent of the damage from the fire has yet to be disclosed by the company.
