Firefighter Lee Prescott will run the Cardiff Half Marathon in full uniform to raise money for charity.
Tag: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Caretaker saves the day with quick response after flat fire
A caretaker from Bedwas Workmen’s Hall raised the alarm and banged on neighbouring flat doors after spotting the smoke.
Worker taken to hospital after ‘fireball’ engulfs him at Bryn Group near Gelligaer
The incident happened at Bryn Group’s Gelliargwellt Uchaf Farm near Gelligaer, just before 4pm on Wednesday, August 31.
Fundraiser for family who lost everything in house fire
A fortnight ago, a devastating fire destroyed a house in Bargoed – leaving a family with ‘no possessions’ and more questions than answers.
Gilfach Bowling Club’s insurance limbo after pavilion fire
It has been almost two months since the blaze, and what’s left of the building is still standing at Gilfach Recreation Ground.
Grassfire started deliberately, fire service says
A grassfire which broke out on Rudry Common on Sunday evening is believed to have been caused deliberately, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said.
Playground torched by “mindless vandals” targeted for a second time this year
“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
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
Gilfach Bowling Club has been left in ruin after a fire tore through it on Wednesday morning, destroying memories, trophies and more.
Cost of electric fire engines presents ‘significant challenge’ for carbon neutral targets
The cost of buying electric fire engines is currently twice as much as buying diesel fire engines, a watchdog has found.