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Tag: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Lady taken to hospital with “minor injuries” after major house fire

Saturday, February 18, 2023Monday, February 20, 2023

A major house fire in Machen has left two homes badly damaged and an elderly resident taken to hospital with minor injuries, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

Fire service approves council tax precept rise

Wednesday, February 15, 2023Wednesday, February 15, 2023

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWRFS) will increasing the amount of money it takes from council tax payers in Caerphilly by 11.78%.

Independent review into fire service after sexual harassment allegations

Wednesday, February 15, 2023Wednesday, February 15, 2023

An independent cultural review of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will take place after allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour.

The Bedwas firefighter deployed to Turkey as part of earthquake response

Tuesday, February 14, 2023Sunday, April 23, 2023

Firefighter Emma Atcherley, 42, from Bedwas, has been deployed to Turkey as part of the rescue efforts following the devastating earthquake.

Fire service considering council tax precept rise

Wednesday, February 8, 2023Wednesday, February 8, 2023

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is considering increasing the amount of money it takes from council tax payers in Caerphilly by 11.78%.

Waste site reopens after car fire

Friday, January 27, 2023Friday, January 27, 2023

Trehir Civic Amenity Site has reopened after a car caught fire on the road leading to it.

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.

Arsonist who torched front door while family slept in random attack jailed

Monday, October 24, 2022Monday, October 24, 2022

Mark Saunders, 36, targeted a random front door on Attlee Court, Caerphilly, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Library temporarily closed after arson attack

Tuesday, September 27, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The roof of Llanbradach Library was deliberately attacked by arsonists over the weekend.

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