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Recent Incidents
This area provides a snapshot of just some of the incidents which have occurred in the Mid and West Wales area. Further information may be available by contacting the Service's Press and Media Relations Officer on 01267 226866.
Updated: 07/02/2012
6 February 2012
23:26
Hendre Rd, Llangennech, Llanelli: Appliances from Llanelli and Pontardulais attended a fire at a ground floor property contained in the kitchen. 1 elderly female was rescued and given oxygen therapy and 1 male neighbour was treated by the ambulance for smoke inhalation.
3 February 2012
03:57
Ty´r Pobydd Flats, Briton Ferry Road, Neath: Applainces from Neath and Morriston Fire Stations attended a 3 Storey property, where a second floor flat where a fire had occurred which was confined to a grill pan, Fire Service gained entry using small gear. 1 male was led to safety by the Fire Service and seen by ambulance at the scene.
1 February 2012
13:17
A470 Storey Arms to Libanus Road: 2 appliances from Brecon Fire Station Attended a Road Traffic Collision involving 1 private motor vehicle and 1 heavy goods vehicle tanker.1 male and 1 female were trapped in the car and released by fire service personnel using hydraulic cutting equipment, chocs and blocks, small gear and a dewalt saw. Oxygen therapy and first aid kit were also in use. The driver of tanker and the female casualty were conveyed to hospital by road ambulance. Male casualty from car conveyed to hospital by air ambulance.
31 January 2012
13:47
Erik Ems ,Normandy Road , Landore , Swansea: Two appliances from Swansea West and Morriston Fire Stations attended an incident at Normandy Rd where a fire had started involving Acetylene Cylinders. The premises was evacuated and made safe by the Fire Service
27 January 2012
23:27
Car park of Accident and Emergency, Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth: Two appliances from Aberystwyth Fire Station attended an incident involving a car at Bronglais Hospital. A person was removed using a spinal board and cutting equipment and transferred to Accident and Emergency via ambulance.
14:44
Park House Nursing Home, New Hedges, Tenby: Two appliances from Tenby Fire Station attended a fire in a bedroom at a nursing home. Two breathing apparatus sets, fire extinguisher, thermal image camera and positive pressure venting fan were used. One female resident suffered burns and was conveyed to hospital by ambulance.
25 January 2012
12:35
Briars Court, Blaenymaes, Swansea: Crews and appliances from Swansea attended a fire in a 2 storey semi detached prop in Blaenymaes.
08:31
Nr Raymonds Garage, Heol Llanelli, Pontyates: Appliances from Tumble and Llanelli Fire Stations attended a road traffic collision involving 1 private motor vehicle. 1 male was medically trapped and extricated from the vehicle before being conveyed to hospital by ambulance. Both crews used hydraulic cutting equipment.
23 January 2012
14:40
A40 Eastbound carriageway, St Clears to Carmarthen section: Crews from Carmarthen and Whitland attended a road traffic collision involving 1 private motor vehicle in collision with a tractor and trailer. 1 person was trapped in a vehicle and released by fire service personnel using hydraulic cutting equipment. The casualty was conveyed to hospital by air ambulance.
10:20
B4337 Perris Garage, Rhiwbwys, Llanrhystud: Appliances from Aberystwyth and Aberaeron Fire Stations attended a road traffic collision involving 1 private motor vehicle. 1 female was trapped in the vehicle and released by fire service personnel using hydraulic cutting equipment. The casualty conveyed to hospital by ambulance.
21 January 2012
04:26
Capel Libanus, Carmarthen Road, Cwmbwrla. Swansea: 8 appliances and crews from Swansea, Morriston, Gorseinon, Pontardulais, Port Talbot , Llanelli and Haverfordwest attended the fire at the 2 storey derelict chapel. The building was totally destroyed by fire as well as 1 adjacent garage roof.
20 January 2012
23:53
Gwynedd Ave, Townhill, Swansea: Crews from Swansea West and Central Fire Stations attended a fire in a ground floor living room of a 2 storey semi detached property. 1 female casualty was led to safety from 1st fl bedroom window by neighbours using a ladder prior to the arrival of the Fire Service and treated by Ambulance for shock and smoke inhalation.
02:56
Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells: Two appliances from Llandrindod Wells Fire Station attended a kitchen fire where 1 male casualty was rescued by fire service personnel and given 1st aid admin by ambulance crews due to smoke inhalation.
02:20
Clos Rhandir, Loughor, Gorseinon: An appliance from Gorseinon attended an incident where a man had fallen in a field and impaled his hand on a railing spike. He was treated by a paramedic crew prior to the Fire Service cutting him free with a hydraulic pedal cutter and providing lighting for the scene. The casualty was taken to hospital by ambulance to remove spike.
19 January 2012
23:34
Priory Groves, Llanddew, Brecon: Crews from Brecon Fire Station assisted ambulance, police and mountain rescue personnel to locate and transport a casualty
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