27/07/2026
It can happen so quickly. We still have a campfire restriction in place and this shows why. Luckily, this wasn’t worse.
A major incident was narrowly avoided last night, after a disposable barbecue being used on the foreshore at Glen Beach set light to the neighbouring scrub on the edge of Rhode Wood, which along with the adjoining plantations, runs to over 100acres.
Fortunately, thanks to some alert members of the public on the beach who called the Fire Brigade, and a very prompt response by Firefighters from Tenby Fire Station who were able to bring the blaze under control, minimal damage was caused.
During the current dry conditions it is extremely irresponsible to be lighting any sort of fire or disposable barbecue in the countryside. We would appeal to local vendors of these items to restrict their sale until we have had some rain to reduce the fire risk.
Our thanks as ever go to Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue Tenby Station for their prompt and professional response.
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