Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has declared a ‘major incident‘ today (November 5) in response to flooding issues around the locality...
High river levels and heavy rainfall resulted in an extremely challenging 24-hour period for MAWWFRS’s operational crews, tactical officers and Joint Fire Control Centre (JFCC) operators. At 2.10 am on Wednesday, November 5th, a major incident was declared in Whitland while crews attended a flooded retirement housing complex.
The JFCC processed over 450 calls within a 12-hour period on flooding-related incidents, including calls from people who were trapped in their homes and vehicles.
Speaking at the JFCC, MAWWFRS Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Craig Flannery, said: “I have personally witnessed the dedication and professionalism of our staff dealing with multiple calls over a prolonged period, as well as the courageous efforts of our operational crews responding to these incidents across our Service area.
“Overnight, Tactical and Control Officers have been recalled to duty to assist with resilience, with officers mobilised to the JFCC to assist with triaging calls. Our crews have been truly exceptional in assisting and protecting our communities.
“We are also extremely grateful to all partner agencies who have assisted in responding to incidents during a prolonged and challenging period.
“We continue to work with the Dyfed Powys Local Resilience Forum and other partners to support ongoing incidents and collaborate on what is likely to be a challenging and lengthy recovery effort.”
Major Incidents have been declared at Whitland, St Clearsm Ferryside, Kidwelly and Lampeter...
At 1.35 am on Wednesday, November 5th, crews from Pembroke Dock, Tenby, Swansea Central, Carmarthen and Whitland Fire Stations were called to an incident at St David’s Avenue in Whitland.
Crews responded to flooding at a retirement housing complex and rescued 48 people using rescue sleds and water rescue equipment. All residents were accounted for and were temporarily sheltered at Whitland Town Hall.
At 5.54 pm on Tuesday, November 4th, crews from Ammanford, Tumble and Carmarthen were called to an incident at Glan Morfa in Ferryside.
Working with the RNLI, crews responded to flooding in multiple properties. Crews led a number of casualties to safety, who were then sheltered at Ferryside RFC.
At 7.11 pm on Tuesday, November 4th, crews from Gorseinon and Cymmer Fire Stations were called to an incident at Glanrhyd Dog Sanctuary in Kidwelly.
Crews responded to flooding affecting dog kennels, and crews were involved in rescuing 34 dogs using rescue sleds.
At 5.25 pm on Tuesday, November 4th, crews from Lampeter and Aberystwyth Fire Stations were called to an incident at Ffarmers.
Crews responded to three casualties and two dogs who were stuck in a vehicle situated in fast-flowing water. This complex rescue operation required crews to use triple-extension ladders to gain access to the vehicle and to rescue the vehicle’s occupants. After being rescued, the casualties were put in the care of Ambulance Service personnel.
At 5.41 pm on Tuesday, November 4th, crews from Morriston, Swansea Central, Haverfordwest, Narberth and Llandysul Fire Stations were called to an incident in St Clears.
Crews responded to flooding affecting approximately 20 domestic and commercial properties. Approximately 42 casualties were assisted out of their properties and rescued using rescue sleds.
MAWWFRS has also been busy responding to non-flood related incidents, with crews from Llanelli, Tumble and Morriston Fire Stations responding to a property fire at Sandy Road in Llanelli at around 3 pm on Tuesday, November 4th. Crews from Carmarthen and Pontarddulais Fire Stations responded to a road traffic collision along the A48, westbound at around 4.30 pm on Tuesday, November 4th.
Crews responded to one private motor vehicle that had collided with the central reservation and assisted Ambulance Service personnel with casualty care.
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