Fire have been battling a blaze at Govilon Boat Club following an incident this morning, with eyewitnesses describing flames as high as 15 feet taking hold.

Eyewitnesses and nearby residents described the scene as black smoke was seen billowing high above the club itself. One said smoke could be seen 20-30 feet above the scene of the fire, while the flames themselves were 10-15 feet high.

They said three or four boats moored in the wharf were well alight at the time of the blaze, as photographs depict the extent of the damage.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident has now been handed over.

SWFRS received a call at approximately 11:16am to an incident in Govilon whereby three canal boats were on fire.

“Crews from Brynmawr and Abergavenny attended, alongside crews from Mid and West Wales FRS,” a spokesperson said.

“The fire was extinguished using two hose reel jets, two light portable pumps, respirators, and a thermal imaging camera.”

“STOP message was received at 12:37. The incident has now been handed over to the Canal River Trust.”