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Hot weather water and fire safety warning

15th July 2022
Hot weather water and fire safety warning

With exceptionally dry and warm weather predicted for forthcoming days, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are urging members of the public to act responsibly. With temperatures forecast to surge to more than 30 degrees centigrade over July 18th and 19th and potentially beyond, the Service would like to ask…
Firefighters extinguish large fire in Wenvoe, Cardiff

23rd June 2022
Firefighters extinguish large fire in Wenvoe, Cardiff

Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze involving approximately three tonnes of tyres and logs. At approximately 9:01am on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022, we received reports of smoke in the area near Cwrt-Yr-Ala-Road in Wenvoe, Cardiff. Crews from Barry, Ely, Pontypridd and Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Stations…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service employees take on Open Water Swim Challenge

20th June 2022
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service employees take on Open Water Swim Challenge

This September, a group of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) employees will be taking part in a challenging open water swim to fundraise for The Fire Fighters Charity. The swim will take place on the 16th of September, where the swimmers will tackle 15 miles starting in Weston…
New Chair and Deputy Chair appointed to South Wales Fire and Rescue Fire Authority

20th June 2022
New Chair and Deputy Chair appointed to South Wales Fire and Rescue Fire Authority

Following the Welsh local elections on 5 May 2022, the 24 members who make up the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority have just been announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the AGM, members elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Fire and Rescue Authority, the Chairs…
Cost-cutting before safety results in guilty verdict

16th June 2022
Cost-cutting before safety results in guilty verdict

The landlord of two Newport properties has been found guilty of 21 offences relating to fire safety in the conclusion of a week-long jury trial at Cardiff Crown Court on 10 June 2022. Mr Lewis Marshall stood accused of offences under the Fire Safety Order dating back several years in…
Large commercial fire extinguished following a multi-agency response

9th June 2022
Large commercial fire extinguished following a multi-agency response

Over 40 Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the scene of a large commercial fire at Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate in Blaenavon alongside emergency service colleagues and partner agencies. Upon arrival, crews were faced with a large, well-developed fire affecting a large building, approximately 80m x 30m and several caravans…
Sbarc brings fire safety to life at the Urdd Eisteddfod!

1st June 2022
Sbarc brings fire safety to life at the Urdd Eisteddfod!

The three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services have officially launched their fire safety character, Sbarc, at the Urdd Eisteddfod held in Denbigh this week. Sbarc will help spread messages to young children on the dangers of playing with fire and how to keep safe in your home and in your…
Firefighters extinguish multi-storey fire in Pontypridd

1st June 2022
Firefighters extinguish multi-storey fire in Pontypridd

Last night (31 May 2022) multiple crews attended the scene of a large, well-developed commercial fire on Catherine Street in Pontypridd. The fire affected the roof of a five-storey building and crews worked alongside emergency service colleagues to secure the scene and set up safety cordons. Firefighters used specialist equipment, including…
Incident: Commercial fire in Gilfach

1st June 2022
Incident: Commercial fire in Gilfach

At approximately 6:52am on Wednesday the 1st of June 2022, we received reports of a fire at a commercial property near Bargoed Gilfach Welfare Ground in Gilfach. Multiple crews from Fire and Rescue Stations across South Wales, including Aberbargoed, Pontypridd and Caerphilly, are currently in attendance. Crews are using specialist…
Volunteers’ Week 2022: A time to say thanks

31st May 2022
Volunteers’ Week 2022: A time to say thanks

Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June 2022) is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be using this time to say thanks to all of our hard-working and dedicated volunteers for helping us keep the…

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