Firefighters from Ammanford, Carmarthen, Port Talbot and Lampeter Fire Stations responded to a barn fire in Cwmifor on Monday, July 28th.
At 7.17am on Monday, July 28th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ammanford, Carmarthen, Port Talbot and Lampeter Fire Stations were called to an incident in Cwmifor in Llandeilo.
Crews responded to a fire involving one barn and several hay bales that were alight on their arrival. The bales were removed from the barn using farm machinery and spread out for crews to extinguish the fire. Crews utilised four hose reel jets, two main jets, two thermal imaging cameras and small gear to extinguish the fire.
Crews left the scene at 11.34am, with the crew from Ammanford Fire Station revisiting the address at around 4pm to monitor and dampen down any remaining hotspots.
Free Bale Temperature Testing
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service offers free temperature and moisture content tests for bales, as well as a variety of other ways to keep you and your farm safe from fire.
Depending on the readings we receive, we will then work with you to formulate a plan to manage the risk of spontaneous combustion.
To book a free bale temperature testing visit, please contact our Farm Liaison Officer on 0800 169 1234 or email farmsliaisonofficer@mawwfire.gov.uk.
If the bales are smouldering or on fire, call 999.
More information on Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Farm Fire Safety can be found here.
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It’s concerning to hear about the barn fire in Cwmifor—rural incidents like this often don’t get the same visibility as urban emergencies,but they can have a huge impact on local farming communities. I hope everyone involved is safe and that the local support networks are stepping in to help the recovery efforts.