Several homes have been destroyed in a massive fire in south Wales.

Residents were evacuated to a leisure centre after the blaze spread to five bungalows on Hazlewood Road, Newbridge, in Caerphilly county, on Wednesday.

There are no reports of casualties.

Councillor Adrian Hussey said some residents had lost their homes and would be offered temporary accommodation.

He said residents tried to put the fire out could not because it was so severe.

“The houses were absolutely gutted. Their cars were damaged too,” he said.

“The streets around the area were all evacuated and people went to the leisure centre.”

Newbridge councillor Gary Johnston told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast on Thursday that the county council would support people affected by the fire “in any way we can”.

“The council will be looking at what we can do for them, to get these families somewhere to stay,” he said.

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth thanked emergency services and told Radio Cymru Dros Frecwast his sympathies were with “everyone affected”, and “especially those who have had to leave their homes because of this fire.”

Newbridge RFC said the club is “absolutely heartbroken” in a post on social media.

The club has offered to supply hot and cold drinks, and provide showers and changing facilities to “anyone who needs it”.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received a call-out on Wednesday at 16:00 BST.

The Welsh Ambulance Service also sent a specialist team and two ambulances.

“Members of the public are urged to stay away from the area to allow emergency services to operate safely,” said the fire service.