Crews from six different fire stations were called to the fire that broke out at a Tenby hotel on Wednesday (January 24) evening, with 16 people evacuated from the property.
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As well as the crews from Tenby, firefighters from Pembroke Dock, Narberth, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven and Tumble stations were called to reports of a fire at the Royal Lion Hotel on High Street, at 5.01 pm.
The 5-storey property consisting of 1 basement with 4 floors above ground, the hotel overlooks the seaside town’s North Beach and harbour.
Many people in the vicinity initially thought that firefighters were on the scene to deal with a flooding incident, as the road on High Street had already been closed due to a burst water main, with Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru workers are in attendance a little further up the street.
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However, it was soon clear, seeing firefighters entering the hotel building with hoses and oxygen tanks, that there was a far more serious matter to tend to.
The fire is said to have been confined to one of the rooms at the hotel.
A total of 6 set of Breathing Apparatus were used as well as 3 Thermal Imaging Cameras and 3 Hose Reel Jets.
Natural ventilation was carried out by opening doors and windows.
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“16 people all fit and well, and out before arrival of fire service,” said a spokesperson for the Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Crews left the scene at 6.36 pm.