Following the recent wildfire at Morfa Bychan, Pendine Community Council has called an Extraordinary Meeting for tonight to urgently discuss the situation and consider what preventative measures can be put in place to reduce the risk of this happening again.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, at 6.30pm at the Museum of Speed [Please note: the venue has changed from The Caban].

The Community Council is inviting residents, local stakeholders and interested members of the community to attend.

The National Trust will be represented at the meeting, alongside the local Cabinet Member, MP and MS, providing an important opportunity for residents and stakeholders to raise their concerns and contribute to discussions about the way forward.

Pendine wildfire
The blazing fire at the cliff in Pendine (Joe Shewry/Friends of Pendine)

A spokesperson for the Community Council stated: “The recent wildfire has caused considerable concern and distress within our community and has highlighted the very real risks associated with prolonged dry weather, fires and overnight camping at Morfa Bychan.

“The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the options available and consider what practical preventative measures can be put in place as a matter of urgency.

“We hope as many residents, relevant organisations and stakeholders as possible will attend.

“This is an important opportunity for the community to come together and ensure that local concerns are heard and that we work collectively towards finding a solution,” they added.

The agenda and meeting information can be found here: https://www.pendinesands.org/pendine-community.../agendas/

A spokesperson for Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service said: “From 8.20pm on Sunday, August 16, Fire and Rescue Service crews have responded to a wildfire near Morfa Bychan Beach in Pendine.

“In total, Firefighter crews from Whitland, Tenby, Carmarthen, Pembroke Dock, Tumble, Narberth, Haverfordwest, Kidwelly, Llandeilo, Aberystwyth, Milford Haven, Llanelli, Llandysul, Port Talbot, Lampeter and Crymych Fire Stations were mobilised to the incident.

“The crews responded to a wildfire affecting approximately 10 hectares of gorse and scrubland. Hose reel jets, main jets, wildfire knapsack sprayers and beaters were utilised to contain and extinguish the fire. Crews were assisted by local farmers with water tankers.

“The final crew left the scene at 7.50am on Wednesday, August 19, with a reinspection due to take place later today,” they added.