Huge plumes of smoke billowed from two houses in Swansea as a fire took hold inside one of the properties. Six fire crews attended the incident in the Cwmrhydyceirw area of the city on Tuesday night, which affected a two-storey, semi detached property.
The fire originated in the first-floor bedroom of the property and spread to its roof space and the adjoining property. Significant damage was caused to both properties, but everyone inside was accounted for.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has now stressed the importance of having a good understanding of home fire safety in order to keep everyone living at the property safe.
A statement from Mid and West Wales Fire Service said:
“At 6.29pm on Tuesday, December 3, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews from Morriston, Port Talbot, Swansea Central, Swansea West, Pontardawe and Neath fire stations were called to an incident in Cwmrhydyceirw in Swansea.
“Crews responded to a fire within a two-storey, semi-detached property measuring approximately 25 metres by 15 metres.
“The fire originated in the property’s first-floor bedroom and spread to the roof space, the fire also spread to the adjoining property.
“Crews utilised six breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets, two 45mm jets, and lighting to extinguish the fire. Crews also used a turntable appliance as a water tower and to remove roof tiles, significant damage was caused to both properties.
“All persons were accounted for. Crews left the scene at 12.37am on Wednesday, December 4.”
The fire service has stressed the importance of having a good understanding of home fire safety to keep you and your family safe, to prevent fires and ensure you know how to respond quickly in an emergency. Comprehensive home fire safety information and guidance is available on MAWWFRS’s website by clicking here.
[Lead image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service]
