Two serious fires

20 College Street destroyed twice, both fires stated to have started in the same place

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Last updated: 28th April 2026
Aftermath of the 2024 fire
Aftermath of the 2024 fire.

The first and second property were gutted in a 2024 fire.
Fire above nail bar (South Wales Guardian)

When the fire was burning, people asked if the staff of the shop premises were okay, but no one reassured them.

One of the co-owners of the shop left this comment:

Fire comment from co-owner

and:

Second fire comment from co-owner

The other co-owner of the shop stated this:

Fire comment from other co-owner

In 2007, the property was reported as having suffered a serious fire that had started in the same place.

Arson attack predicted by office owner's family (South Wales Guardian)

After the fire, Gwalia housing relocated, the shop first became Heavenly Nails, and was later renamed to Sophia Nails.