An early morning fire at the Top Ten Bingo hall in Ystrad Mynach was deliberate, say Gwent Police.Two fire crews, from Caerphilly and Cefn Fforest, were called to the building in Bedwlwyn…
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Operation to cut Bargoed grass fires returns
A project which previously reduced the number of deliberate grass fires in the Bargoed area has returned for a second year.Project Bernie, which saw a 22% drop in the number of intentional…
Three youngsters rescued from cliff in Risca
Three young people had to be rescued from a cliff face in Risca.The incident happened off Manor Way on the Ty-Sign Estate at around 5.35pm on Wednesday.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service…
Caerphilly councillors visit Serbia for fire engines handover
A delegation led by Caerphilly Borough Council Mayor Vera Jenkins and deputy leader Colin Mann has visited Serbia as part of an initiative to handover surplus fire engines from South Wales.The handing-over…
Two escape by jumping from burning building in Rhymney
Update: Police investigate second arson attack in Rhymney A man and a woman escaped a suspected arson attack by jumping from a window of the burning building.The fire broke out in the…
Bargoed hotel fire still under investigation
Investigations are still ongoing into the cause of a major fire which gutted a historic hotel.The fire at the Old Mill Hotel, Station Road, Bargoed, happened during the early hours of Monday…
Young Caerphilly firefighters celebrate success
Youngsters from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrating their success in the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Young Firefighters Scheme.The Young Firefighters were presented with their Level 2 BTEC Award…
Old fire engines set off from Caerphilly for a new life in Serbia
Firefighters left Caerphilly town on Wednesday morning for a 1,400 mile trip to Serbia to donate six fire engines to the country.The convoy left Caerphilly Castle and will drive through eight European…
Old fire engines head for a new life in Serbia
Old fire engines from South Wales are to be given a new lease of life in Serbia.South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a the three-year programme to improve the fire…
Storm damage in Crumlin and Newbridge
Thursday night’s stormy weather saw part of a roof blow off a house in Crumlin and a tree crash down in Newbridge.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to Crown Street…