Punters say as the place burned down the ceiling fell through
A pub has announced it will be closed “until further notice” after falling victim to a devastating fire last week. The Tredegar Arms, on Caerphilly Road, in Bassaleg, Newport was evacuated after the fire began at around 10pm on Friday, May 2.
The landlady says the cause of the fire has not been confirmed by the emergency services but that they believe it’s source was an “electrical box” outside the pub’s entrance. On the night of the fire, local resident Sarah Symonds said she could smell the smoke as soon as he left her house.
“The ceiling fell right through into the pub downstairs. The place was in darkness apart from the myriad of fire engines and a police car who was directing the traffic,” said Sarah.
“I did ask the punters standing outside if they knew if everyone was accounted for, and the general consensus was yes, that they got everyone out quite quick.”
Sarah also confirmed that the pub’s dog, Ellie, was rescued from the wreckage. Never miss a Newport story by subscribing to our newsletter here.
The Greene King-owned pub will remain closed as the management and owners assess the severity of the damage, and as they make any necessary repairs to the building.
The pub’s staff issued the following announcement to their Facebook page: “Hi everyone, as many of you will be aware, there was a fire in our pub on Friday night which means we are closed until further notice.
“Firstly and most importantly no one was harmed and we would like to thank South Wales Fire and Rescue Service for their swift attendance and for extinguishing the fire.
“We don’t have official confirmation yet of the cause but we believe it started in an electrical box close to the front of the pub.
“Sadly this means we are temporarily closed while we assess the severity of the damage. Please do bear with us and we will provide further updates when we can.
“Thank you also to everyone who was in the pub Friday night for your help in evacuating the pub promptly and safely and for the support you’ve offered since, it really is appreciated.
“We hope to be back open as soon as we can and to see you all soon.”
The Tredegar Arms, is a family friendly pub that is a long-standing staple in the Bassaleg community, with a play area for children and screens which often show sports.
Many of the pub’s locals have described being “so sad” to hear the news of their closing, but also “so glad no one was hurt.”
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were called to the scene of the fire and crews from across Newport were in attendance.
A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “SWFRS received a call at approximately 22.12 on 02/05/2025, to reports of a retail fire at the Tredegar Arms Hotel.
“Crews and appliances from Malpas, Risca, Duffryn and Maindee attended the incident.
“Breathing apparatus, a hose reel ground monitor jet and specialist equipment were utilised, and the fire was extinguished.”
