Emergency services helped two bariatric patients out of their homes yesterday, August 26, in two separate call outs.Crews from Bridgend and Rhymney were called at 10am to an address in Maerdy View…
Tag: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Man hospitalised after 20ft fall from scaffold at disused chapel in Rhymney
A 68-year-old man has been taken to hospital after falling 20ft from a portable scaffolding tower in Rhymney.
“Severe” fire in Caerphilly leads to second floor flat rescue
A person was rescued by firefighters after a “severe” fire in a three storey block of flats on Claude Road in Caerphilly town.
Police appeal after reports of youths setting a fire in the grounds of Redwood Memorial Hospital, Rhymney
Police are appealing for information after youths set a fire in the grounds of the Redwood Memorial Hospital, The Terrace, Rhymney.A spokesperson said: “At approximately 4.05pm yesterday, Thursday May 28, we received…
Firefighters praised by Welsh Government Minister over grass fire action
Firefighters from across South Wales have been praised for their skill and bravery in tackling the recent spate of grass fires.Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews visited fire stations in Caerphilly and Tonypandy…
£2,000 reward offered after arson attack at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Penyrheol
A £2,000 reward has been offered to catch the arsonists responsible for fire at the Aneurin Sports Bar in Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol.The former Labour Club had to be evacuated yesterday after arsonists…
Wattsville grass fire put out as deliberate blazes reach 127 in Caerphilly County Borough
A 300 hectare deliberate grass fire in Wattsville, near Crosskeys, has been extinguished after nearly 24 hours alight.
Firefighters continue to battle grass fire near homes in Wattsville
Firefighters are still battling a large deliberate grass fire near to homes in Wattsville, near Crosskeys.Crews were called yesterday, Wednesday April 22, to the mountain blaze, near an industrial area, and worked…
Machen mountain grass fire extinguished
A grass fire on Machen mountain that burnt through the night has been extinguished, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said.
Twisted firestarters: Arsonists lighting grass fires waste £178,000 of Caerphilly County Borough taxpayers’ money
Arsonists have cost taxpayers in Caerphilly County Borough more than £178,000 in just six weeks by lighting grass fires.