Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning following a serious property fire in Pembrokeshire this week, caused by discarded smoking materials.

At 5.11pm on Wednesday, July 9, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Milford Haven and Haverfordwest Fire Stations were called to an incident at Fleming Crescent in Haverfordwest.

Crews responded to a fire within a three-storey block of flats, measuring approximately 20 metres by 8 metres. The fire was confined to the property’s communal area on the first floor.

All occupants had evacuated the property prior to the arrival of crews. Crews utilised one hose reel jet, one positive pressure ventilation fan, one triple-extension ladder and one thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire.

After extinguishing the fire, Firefighters delivered fire safety advice and information to the property’s occupants as well as to neighbouring properties. Crews left the scene at 6.39pm.

This fire was caused by discarded smoking materials in the property's waste disposal area. The images show the aftermath of the fire.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a fire safety reminder to take extra care when disposing of smoking materials. Fortunately, there were no injuries at this incident. While damage was caused to the property, the outcome could have been much worse.

Improperly discarded cigarettes, matches and other smoking items remain a leading cause of residential fires. If you or someone in your home smokes, the following simple steps can prevent a fire from happening in your home:

More smoking safety advice is available here - https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/your-safety/in-your-home/smoking-fire-safety-tips/