“Dyfed-Powys Police was called just after 10.20am this morning, Tuesday April 18th 2021, to a report of a fire at a business premises in Bridge street, Rhayader.

The property and surrounding area have been evacuated.

A cordon has been put in place and the road closed to traffic and pedestrians for the safety of the public.

The public is asked to avoid the area while the incident is being dealt with.”