Three people were rescued from a fire on Thursday, less than one hour away from Cardiff.

The fire burst in a mid-terrace house in Pontycymmer. South Wales Fire Service occurred on the scene at 3:43am. They report the fire was extinguished by 4:05am.

Ambulance brought two people in the hospital where they are now being treated. Another person was rescued too.

Police was also on the scene to support the fire crews.

Photo: Carl Spencer