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The Latest Breaking News from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Rain and cooler conditions forecast after fifth heatwave of the summer

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London.

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Rain and thunderstorms to hit UK after summer of extreme heat and drought

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Gurkhas deployed to help fight UK wildfires

The military has been called in to support South Wales Fire and Rescue Service as firefighters tackle blazes in 10-11 hour shifts

The Independent UK · Aug 16

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Woman arrested after suspected arson destroys five homes in Welsh town

Five homes have been destroyed in the blaze, which broke out in an adjacent field

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Major Welsh mountain fire started ‘deliberately’ as crews continue to battle blaze

The fire remains a major incident due to the scale of the blaze and ‘challenging conditions’ on the mountain

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Major incident declared as crews battle large wildfire in Wales

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Monday the fire had affected 150 hectares of land, including forest, scrubland and vegetation

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Major incident declared after flooding in Wales

Flooding caused by Storm Claudia has been continuing ahead of a cold snap.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025

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‘Exciting’ new diagnostic method can detect tiny traces of cancer

Academics have developed a new scanning technique which will spot early signs of myeloma returning.

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025

Desperate firefighters appeal for help as wildfires rip through hundreds of acres of Welsh countryside

Two fire services have put out appeals as firefights battle flames ripping through mountainsides and forestry

Wales Online · Jun 20, 2023

Welsh mountain on fire again as smoke pours from hillside

Fire crews already had to tackle several wildfires in the Valleys last weekend

Wales Online · Jun 13, 2023

Large wildfire rips into forest as it burns overnight

The fire and rescue service confirmed that the incident is still ongoing, and that the fire has been classed as a category 2 wildfire

Wales Online · Jun 8, 2023

Major fire tears across mountain close to people's homes

The fire spread across the mountain for several hours

Wales Online · May 21, 2023

Firefighter tells of ‘humbling experience’ delivering equipment for Ukraine

Darren Cleaves, station manager for South Wales Fire Service, spoke of his pride at taking part in the mission to deliver aid to Poland.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Man dies after being hit by car

Police are appealing for information

Wales Online · Apr 19, 2023

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Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

Road closed as emergency crews called to second fire on same street in a matter of hours

The incident is ongoing with people advised to avoid the area

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

Emergency services called to fire above restaurant in city centre

The incident closed part of Commercial Street in Newport on Thursday morning

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023

Welsh firefighter searching for Turkey earthquake survivors tells of horrific scenes of bodies piled on roadside

‘Seeing them piled up on the side of the road and the grieving families - that’s difficult.’

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

Man seriously injured after crash as air ambulance called

One man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff following the incident

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Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

Part of disused pub collapses onto street with fears the rest could follow

South Wales Fire and rescue Service attended the scene due to reports of an unsafe structure on Abertillery Road

Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022

Motorcyclist in hospital and woman arrested after crash in Ebbw Vale which has shut main road

The A4046 Park Road remains closed

Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022

Fire services and ambulances rush to Cardiff apartment complex after blaze breaks out

The building has previously been found to have several fire safety risks

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

Anger over 'obscene' £70-an-hour job ad for reserve firefighters

'Should we go on strike the service will pay amateurs dressed in our uniforms up to £70 an hour... A development firefighter in their first two years is on £11.51 an hour to go out to life-threatening emergencies'

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022

Man dies at Festival Park in Ebbw Vale after police, paramedics and firefighters rush to beauty spot

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the death is not being treated as suspicious, Gwent Police has confirmed

Wales Online · Sep 6, 2022

Arson investigation launched after fire at Newport primary school

No pupils were at the school when the fire occurred

Wales Online · Sep 1, 2022

'Fireball' engulfs man at recycling centre

An air ambulance attended the scene

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