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Tag: Fire

Man arrested after house fire – no injuries reported

Wednesday, November 16, 2022Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a house fire in Hengoed on Wednesday morning.

No injuries as farm blaze tackled by fire crews

Thursday, November 3, 2022Thursday, November 3, 2022

A blaze at the Bryn Group’s Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm, near Gelligaer, was extinguished by fire crews over the weekend.

Caretaker saves the day with quick response after flat fire

Friday, September 16, 2022Friday, September 16, 2022

A caretaker from Bedwas Workmen’s Hall raised the alarm and banged on neighbouring flat doors after spotting the smoke.

Fundraiser for family who lost everything in house fire

Monday, August 8, 2022Monday, August 8, 2022

A fortnight ago, a devastating fire destroyed a house in Bargoed – leaving a family with ‘no possessions’ and more questions than answers.

Rhymney kennel fire: Police confirm fourth person arrested

Friday, July 22, 2022Friday, July 22, 2022

A fourth person has now been arrested after a kennel in Rhymney was deliberately set on fire and eight dogs were killed, police have confirmed. 

Gilfach Bowling Club’s insurance limbo after pavilion fire

Thursday, July 21, 2022Thursday, July 21, 2022

It has been almost two months since the blaze, and what’s left of the building is still standing at Gilfach Recreation Ground.

Third person arrested after eight dogs killed in kennel fire

Thursday, July 21, 2022Thursday, July 21, 2022

Seven dogs, of various breeds, were burned to death in the blaze after having petrol poured on them. A further dog died later.

Playground torched by “mindless vandals” targeted for a second time this year

Monday, July 4, 2022Monday, July 4, 2022

“It’s a delightful area where a lot of money has been spent to upgrade it. You wonder whether or not it is money well spent on a facility, when it seems people get enjoyment out of destroying it.”

Bowls club “overwhelmed” with support after fire destroys pavilion – but cause of blaze will remain unknown

Friday, June 10, 2022Friday, June 10, 2022

Emergency services were called to Gilfach Bowling Club, which is on Maes y Graig, at around 6.50am on Wednesday, June 1.

“Memories, photos, top class facilities all gone in an hour” – fire rips through bowls club

Wednesday, June 1, 2022Monday, June 6, 2022

Gilfach Bowling Club has been left in ruin after a fire tore through it on Wednesday morning, destroying memories, trophies and more.

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