Firefighters are dealing with a large grass fire which has broken out next to a popular beach in west Wales. The blaze broke out at around lunchtime on Sunday on grass overlooking Newgale Beach in Pembrokeshire.
Images taken at the scene show huge plumes of smoke billowing into the air and above the sand, which is populated by people out enjoying the sunshine. You can get the latest WalesOnline newsletters e-mailed to you directly for free by signing up here.
Crews were first called to the scene shortly after midday and it’s likely that they will remain in attendance for some time. There is no indication of anyone having been injured in the fire, but Mid and west Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that it is dealing with a “large grass fire”.
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A spokeswoman for the fire service said: “We were called at 12.10pm to a large grass fire near the car park at Newgale Beach in Pembrokeshire. Three appliances are at the scene, from St Davids, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, with the coastguard also in attendance.
“Crews are using beaters and liaising with the coastguard, and a water bowser has also been requested from Milford Haven. We have had numerous calls from members of the public and it’s anticipated that fire crews will remain at the scene for some time.”
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