Fire and Rescue

All the latest news from the fire and rescue services in South West Wales.

Body recovered from River Tawe after major emergency response

Emergency services have confirmed that the body of a man has been…

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Fire crews tackle tumble dryer blaze in Penlan

Firefighters were called to Llangorse Road, Penlan in the early hours of…

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Major incident declared as flooding triggers rescues across West Wales and Swansea

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) declared a major…

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Flooding devastates Carmarthenshire dog sanctuary as fire crews rescue 34 animals

A Carmarthenshire dog sanctuary has been left “devastated” after floodwaters engulfed its…

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Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas to retire after 29 years of service

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has announced the retirement…

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Dehumidifier blamed for basement blaze at Neath home

Fire crews from three stations tackled a basement blaze in Neath on…

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Firefighters extinguish major Neath house fire – no casualties reported

Fire crews are battling a blaze at an end‑of‑terrace home in Neath,…

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Milk tanker carrying 28,000 litres crashes off Carmarthenshire road

Emergency services were called after a milk tanker left the road near…

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Red Plaque unveiled in Swansea to honour firefighter Alan Sherratt

A new memorial has been unveiled in Swansea to commemorate firefighter Alan…

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Two taken to hospital after car leaves road near Llwynhendy

Two people were taken to hospital after a car left the road…

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