Fire and rescue crews were dealing with an incident that involved 150 vehicles on fire in the Milford Haven area of Pembrokeshire. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Monday they were called to the incident at a commercial premises in the Waterston Industrial Estate at around 11.09am, with crews from several towns called.
The incident required a multi-agency response, with Dyfed-Powys Police, the Ambulance Service and council also in attendance. Nearby residents have also been evacuated from their properties. Residents that live nearby and were affected by the smoke were advised to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off any air conditioning or ventilation units.
People who travelled through areas and were also affected by smoke were advised to keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep air vents closed. A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the crews responded to approximately 150 vehicles on fire at the height of the incident, with 12 fire appliances in attendance.
The fire and rescue service confirmed that crews began to leave the scene at 2.11pm. In a statement, a spokesperson for the fire and rescue service said: "At 11.09am on Monday, April 15th, the Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, Narberth, Fishguard, Carmarthen, Tenby and Haverfordwest crews were called to an incident at a commercial premises in the Waterston Industrial Estate, Milford Haven. Crews responded to approximately 150 vehicles on fire, at the height of the incident, 12 fire appliances were in attendance. Crews utilised six breathing apparatus sets, nine hose reel jets, two ground monitors and approximately 1,000 litres of foam to extinguish the fire.
"Properties in close proximity to the fire were evacuated and nearby roads were closed. The incident required a multi-agency response, with Dyfed-Powys Police, the Ambulance Service and the local authority also in attendance. Crews began to leave the scene at 2.11pm."
They added: "Please be advised that as a precaution: If you are in an area still affected by smoke, you are advised to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off any air conditioning or ventilation units. Motorists who must travel through areas still affected by smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep air vents closed."
We will bring you all the latest updates on this incident below:
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Road reopens after fire
The B4325 has reopened in both directions after the earlier building fire from Scoveston Road to West Perimeter Road, traffic monitoring service Inrix has found.
150 vehicles on fire and 12 fire appliances in attendance at the height of the incident, fire and rescue service says
A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the crews responded to approximately 150 vehicles on fire, with 12 fire appliances in attendance, at the height of the incident.
Crews utilised six breathing apparatus sets, nine hose reel jets, two ground monitors and approximately 1,000 litres of foam to extinguish the fire. Properties in close proximity to the fire were evacuated and nearby roads were closed.
The fire and rescue service confirmed that crews began to leave the scene at 2.11pm.
Incident seen from as far as Milton
People who live nearby or pass the area have taken to social media to share their concerns.
One person said that they could see the smoke from the scene as far as Milton. Another one said that they hoped all those potentially affected by the fire were safe.
Health board reiterates fire and rescue service's warning on safety
Hywel Dda Health Board has also warned people of the ongoing incident.
They have warned people that live nearby and are affected by the smoke to stay indoors, close windows and doorsm and turn off any air conditioning or ventilation units.
They have also repeated calls for motorists who travel through the area and are affected by the smoke to keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep air vents closed.
B4325 eastbound closed due to fire incident
The B4325 eastbound is currently closed due to the fire incident, traffic monitoring service Inrix has confirmed.
The closure is from West Perimeter Road to Scoveston Road.
Fire involving several vehicles, say fire and rescue service
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has issued an additional statement about the fire incident near Milford Haven. They have said that the fire involves several vehicles.
They have confirmed that they were called at the scene at around 11.09am on Monday morning, and crews from Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, Narberth, Fishguard, Carmarthen, Tenby and Haverfordwest attended the scene.
The incident has required a multi-agency response, with Dyfed-Powys Police, the Ambulance Service and Local Authority also in attendance. Nearby residents have been evacuated from their properties.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the fire and rescue service said: "At 11.09am on Monday, April 15th, the Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, Narberth, Fishguard, Carmarthen, Tenby and Haverfordwest crews were called to an incident at a commercial premises in the Waterston Industrial Estate, Milford Haven.
"This is currently an ongoing incident and crews are responding to a fire involving several vehicles. This incident has required a multi-agency response, with Dyfed-Powys Police, the Ambulance Service and Local Authority also in attendance. Nearby residents have been evacuated from their properties.
"Please be advised that as a precaution: If you are in an area affected by smoke, you are advised to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off any air conditioning or ventilation units. Motorists who must travel through areas affected by smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep air vents closed."
Resident saw white smoke coming from the scene
A resident, who lives a few miles away, said that they could see white smoke coming from the scene.
They told WalesOnline:
Looking out now there is no black smoke so it definitely looks like the fire brigade have got it under control, about half an hour ago we could see some white smoke but that is less now."
Where is the fire incident?
The developing fire is at a commercial premises in the Waterston Industrial Estate.
The industrial estate, which is off the B4325, is located between Milford Haven and Waterston.
Fire and rescue service's statement on fire incident
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has issued a statement on the fire incident. On their Facebook page at around 1.04pm today, they wrote:
Several Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently in attendance at a developing fire in the Waterston Industrial Estate, Milford Haven. If you are in an area affected by smoke, you are advised to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off any air conditioning or ventilation units. Motorists who must travel through areas affected by smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep air vents closed."
