Firefighters from across Carmarthenshire rushed to the scene on Monday evening to find the property “well alight”.
The fire service say that sufficient damage was caused by the fire for the building to “fully collapse”.
Neighbours of the property on Haulfryn in Llangunnor were asked to evacuate overnight as a precaution.
Huge crowds of people formed to watch the blaze, with many taking photos and videos – something that has been criticised by family members of the owner of the property.
Family members also say that the resident and his children had “lost everything”
Writing on social media, Stacey Cleaver said: “It was my children’s dad’s house. I was there frantically trying to find him and my dog to see if they were ok and I had to almost fight through a massive crowd of people who were filming!
“He and my children have lost everything but hey….as long as you all had a good look and a good video from it!”
A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 6.52pm on Monday (April 7), crews from Carmarthen, Tumble, Kidwelly, Pontyates, Whitland and Morriston Fire Stations were called to an incident at Haulfryn, Llangunnor in Carmarthen.
“Crews responded to a fire within a domestic property consisting of two floors. The property was well alight on their arrival and fully involved in fire.
“Crews utilised four hose reel jets, six breathing apparatus, one turntable ladder and a safety jet to extinguish the fire.
(Image: Anne Goddard)
“Significant fire damage was caused throughout the property causing it to fully collapse. An adjoining property was assessed with no signs of fire spread found however residents were advised to vacate their property overnight as a safety precaution.
“This incident required a multi-agency response, with Dyfed-Powys Police, Western Power and Western Utilities also in attendance.
“Fire Service crews left the scene at 10.06pm but have since returned to dampen down hotspots to make the area safe.”
(Lead image: Anne Goddard)
