At 10.51am on Saturday, April 12th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llanelli, Pontarddulais, Tumble and Pont-iets Fire Stations were called to an incident near Bryn Rhos, between Tumble and Llannon.
Crews responded to a grass fire involving approximately 30 hectares of land. Crews utilised beaters, hose reel jets, blowers, knapsacks, oscillating ground monitors and drones to monitor and extinguish the fire.
Firefighting operations were prioritised to protect properties along Llannon Road. The area of land was completely destroyed by the fire. The images attached highlight the extent of the damage and the close proximity of the fire to properties.
Dyfed-Powys Police closed Llannon Road while the incident was ongoing due to smoke blowing across the road and affecting visibility.
Crews left the scene at 5.22pm. The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
Wales Wildfire Board
MAWWFRS is a member of the Wales Wildfire Board, a multi-agency approach to better understand and manage the risk of wildfire on the environment and the communities of Wales.
Every year, fire is responsible for the destruction of thousands of hectares of countryside, open space, and wildlife habitats. Partners of the Wales Wildfire Board commit to working with communities to build a healthier and more resilient landscape, by developing a more biodiverse countryside for the future. Read more here.
