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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: 10/03/2010
10 March 2010
03:10
Two fire appliances attended a fire involving a touring caravan in the Morfa area of Llanelli. There were two propane cylinders in front of the caravan and the fire had spread to a private motor vehicle and a car port. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, two thermal imaging cameras and a main jet to tackle the fire.Police had arranged for residents from neighbouring properties to be moved to an adjoining building.
9 March 2010
Between 1800 and midnight Fire Control received approximately 219 calls for 70 grass or forestry fires in the Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Abercrave areas.
15:25
Three fire appliances attended a fire involving 100 hectares of grass on Rhos Common, Crynant, Seven Sisters. Firefighters used hose reels and beaters to tackle the fire.
15:04
Four fire appliances attended a grass fire involving 40 hectares at Garnswllt Mountain, Ammanford. Firefighters used beaters to tackle the fire.
13:37
Three fire appliances attended a grass fire involving 10 hectares of grass on Abergwesyn Road, Tregaron. Firefighters used beaters to tackle the fire.
08:42
Two fire appliances attended a road traffic collision involving a heavy goods vehicle and a car on the A40 Slebech road, Haverfordwest. One person was released by firefighters using hydraulic cutting equipment before being conveyed to hospital by ambulance.
8 March 2010
14:58
Three fire appliances attended a fire involving the top floor of a property at Erwood, Builth Wells. Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, one main jet, a water relay, two ladders and small gear to tackle the fire.
7 March 2010
Between 1800 and 0800 hours Fire Control took approximately 220 calls which were mainly grass fires in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
19:57
Two fire appliances attended a road traffic collision involving a private motor vehicle at Bwlchnewydd, Carmarthen. Two persons were released by firefighters using hydraulic cutting equipment, small gear, dewalt saw and a spinal board before being conveyed to hospital by ambulance.
19:36
Four fire appliances attended a grass fire at Cheriton, Llanmadoc, Gower. Approximately 100 hectares of grassland were destroyed by fire.
11:29
Four fire appliances attended a grass fire at Rhosilli Hill, Old School Lane, Rhosilli. Approximately 100 hectares of grassland were destroyed by fire.
6 March 2010
19:02
Two fire appliances attended a fire confined to a fridge in the kitchen of a two storey property at Clos Cilsaig, Dafen, Llanelli. Oxygen therapy was given to the male occupier.
01:41
One fire appliance attended two separate car fires at Holly Street, Pontardawe. Two hose reel jets and two breathing apparatus were used to tackle the fires.
5 March 2010
22:03
Two fire appliances attended a road traffic collision involving two private motor vehicles at Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea. A male casualty was released from a vehicle by firefighters using hydraulic cutting equipment.
21:08
Three fire appliances and a water carrier appliance attended a barn fire at a farm in Penclawdd, Swansea. Firefighters used two main jets and a hose reel jet to tackle the fire.
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