Tenby High Street is currently closed off due to an ongoing incident with firefighters in attendance at the scene (January 24).

Several fire engines and a water truck are at the scene on the main route into the Walled Town, attending an incident at the Royal Lion Hotel property on High Street.

Tenby fire
Firefighters at the scene (Pic: Gareth Davies Photography)

Fire crews are believed to be dealing with a fire at one of the hotel's rooms, with firefighters entering the building with hoses and oxygen tanks.

Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru workers are also in attendance a little further up the street, with reports suggesting that supplies to businesses and properties have been cut-off, but the incidents are not connected.

Tenby High Street Fire
Tenby High Street is currently closed off due to an ongoing incident with firefighters in attendance at the scene (Pic: Gareth Davies Photography)

Welsh Water has stated on its website that a 'burst water main' is affecting supply in Tenby; with water supplies expected to be fully restored by tonight.

A spokesperson for Welsh Water stated: “Our crews are currently onsite repairing a burst main on High Street, Tenby, and are working to get water supplies back to normal this evening.

“We would like to thank everyone for bearing with us.”

Tenby fire Jan 24
(Pic: Gareth Davies Photography)

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.

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