Six fire crews called to Gower barn fire

Fire crews from across Swansea and beyond were called to a large fire at an agricultural barn in Llanmadoc on Gower last night (8 March).

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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service say the large agricultural building, which measured 40 by 80 metres in size was being used as a wood store was on fire.

Firefighters from five fire stations across the city, along with a water bowser from Tumble in Carmarthenshire were called to the incident just after 4pm.

Firefighters at the scene of the barn fire
(Image: Peter Greenslade)

A spokesperson from the fire service said: “At 4.09pm on Wednesday, March 8th, crews from Reynoldston, Gorseinon, Morriston, Swansea West, Swansea Central and Tumble were called to an incident at Llanmadog.

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“On arrival, 1 large agricultural building measuring 40x80m and used as a wood store was on fire. Crews extinguished the fire using 2 hose reel jets, 2 main jets, fire extinguishers, RTC spreaders and small tools. Once extinguished, some areas were left to smoulder overnight with a reinspection due to take place on Thursday, March 9th. The Police were also in attendance.

“Crews left the scene at 12.18am on Thursday, March 9th.”

(Lead image: Peter Greenslade)

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