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  • Firefighters continue to tackle 50 hectare mountain blaze in Machen, Caerphilly
    27th April 2021
    Firefighters continue to tackle 50 hectare mountain blaze in Machen, Caerphilly

    Firefighters remain at scene Machen Mountain this morning in Caerphilly following a series of suspected deliberate grassfires. Multiple reports of fires on the mountain were received over the weekend with crews using specialist equipment in difficult terrain to tackle the flames which has now spread over 50 hectares of grassland.…

  • Firefighters called to nearly 80 suspected deliberate grass fires in just one weekend.
    26th April 2021
    Firefighters called to nearly 80 suspected deliberate grass fires in just one weekend.

    South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews have seen a rise in wildfires this weekend as they attended nearly 80 deliberate grass fires from Friday to Sunday. The majority of these fires have required the attendance of multiple appliances, use of critical equipment and the movement of resources. This usually…

  • Public urged to #BeWaterAware following over 600 drownings in 12 months
    26th April 2021
    Public urged to #BeWaterAware following over 600 drownings in 12 months

    As the current Covid-19 restrictions ease it is anticipated many will head to coastal locations and inland water beauty spots. In recent years more people died in the UK from accidental drowning than cyclists did on our roads. Almost six in ten (58%) of people who died as a result…

  • South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Supports Register My Appliance Week 2021
    26th April 2021
    South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Supports Register My Appliance Week 2021

    As we return to the new normal, during Register My Appliance Week South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is reminding households to look around their homes and register the more than 100 million older appliances that helped sustain and often entertain them through lockdown. Recent government research has revealed that…

  • Firefighters urge households to stay safe following a tragic suspected accidental house fire in Bridgend
    23rd April 2021
    Firefighters urge households to stay safe following a tragic suspected accidental house fire in Bridgend

    Multiple crews were called to a property in Vernon Street in Bridgend this week (Thursday 22nd April)  following reports of a fire. Upon arrival crews were faced with a well-developed fire which had significantly affected the inside of the property. Firefighters at the scene worked to search the premises and…

  • Wales’ New State-Of-The-Art Firefighting Kit
    21st April 2021
    Wales’ New State-Of-The-Art Firefighting Kit

    Cutting edge kit designed by firefighters for firefighters has been revealed for the very first time in Wales. It is a proud milestone for Welsh crews who collaborated to shape the new advanced design in a ground-breaking two year project which saw the final contract awarded to supplier Ballyclare. Brand…

  • Fire Service staff receive specialist training to support colleagues bereaved families.  
    20th April 2021
    Fire Service staff receive specialist training to support colleagues bereaved families.  

    The role of a family liaison officer can be a vital link for families when tragedy occurs in the workplace. They can be there at the most difficult of times to provide much needed support and advice. This week, following a collaborative training project with Welsh charity 2 Wish Upon…

  • Suspected deliberate wildfire destroys 15 hectares of grassland in Pontypool
    19th April 2021
    Suspected deliberate wildfire destroys 15 hectares of grassland in Pontypool

    In recent weeks our crews have attended a series of grassfires across South Wales. In some cases the fire has spread destroying many hectares of grassland and putting lives in danger. In Pontypool 15 hectares of grassland in Lasgarn Woods were affected by a wildfire which continued to spread until…

  • HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
    13th April 2021
    HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021 Our thoughts and condolences are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family following the recent passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. ​If you would like to sign the online Book of Condolence for…

  • Public urged to #RespectTheWater following a busy bank holiday weekend in Cardiff Bay
    8th April 2021
    Public urged to #RespectTheWater following a busy bank holiday weekend in Cardiff Bay

      As the weather improves and Covid-19 local restrictions ease, Water Safety Wales are urging the public to stay safe around open water.   With thousands flocking to Cardiff Bay over the recent bank holiday weekend there is heighten concerns of water safety and risk to life. Water Safety Wales,…


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