Fire and Rescue
All the latest news from the fire and rescue services in South West Wales.
Fire crews scale 32-metre tower in dramatic rescue drill at Tata Steel Port Talbot
Firefighters from across Swansea Bay joined ambulance specialists for a high-stakes training…
Veteran firefighter Craig Flannery lands top job as Chief Fire Officer
A familiar face is taking the helm at Mid and West Wales…
Teen arrested after suspicious fire in Carmarthen town centre
Police have launched an investigation after a suspicious fire broke out at…
Body recovered from River Tawe after major emergency response
Emergency services have confirmed that the body of a man has been…
Fire crews tackle tumble dryer blaze in Penlan
Firefighters were called to Llangorse Road, Penlan in the early hours of…
Major incident declared as flooding triggers rescues across West Wales and Swansea
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) declared a major…
Flooding devastates Carmarthenshire dog sanctuary as fire crews rescue 34 animals
A Carmarthenshire dog sanctuary has been left “devastated” after floodwaters engulfed its…
Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas to retire after 29 years of service
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has announced the retirement…
Dehumidifier blamed for basement blaze at Neath home
Fire crews from three stations tackled a basement blaze in Neath on…
Firefighters extinguish major Neath house fire – no casualties reported
Fire crews are battling a blaze at an end‑of‑terrace home in Neath,…