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Teenagers arrested over Aberdare explosion and fire

Chris Edwards The scene of the blaze on Cardiff Road, AberamanChris Edwards
Fire crews tackled the blaze on Tuesday night

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an explosion and fire at a business in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The boys, aged 13 and 14, from Aberaman and Hirwaun, are being questioned by police investigating the blast near Aberdare on Tuesday.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at Farrells Furniture on Cardiff Road, Aberaman, at about 19:00 GMT.

The cause of the explosion is being investigated.