At 6.15pm on Saturday, May 23rd, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llanelli, Pont-iets and Kidwelly Fire Stations were mobilised to an incident at Trimsaran Rugby Social Club.
The crews responded to a fire involving one shipping container used for storage. The crews utilised two breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets, e-draulic spreaders, ladders and thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire. The fire had spread to a neighbouring property and affected its roof space.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately. An 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries during the incident and remains in a stable condition in hospital. A 13-year-old boy was arrested by Dyfed-Powys Police on suspicion of arson and attempted murder, who has since been released on conditional bail. The investigation is ongoing.
The crew left the scene at 7.56pm.
Images courtesy of Trimsaran RFC.
Reducing Arson
Arson is a serious criminal offence which can potentially cause large-scale damage and even loss of life.
Incidents following arson-related activities can put immense pressure on the resources of Fire and Rescue Services and other emergency services, as well as divert resources from other emergencies, potentially delaying response times for genuine accidents elsewhere. They also pose a real danger to the safety and lives of Firefighters due to their unpredictability.
Preventing and tackling arson is a key priority for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Not only does this involve rapid response to incidents and subsequent fire investigations, but also close collaboration with the Police, Local Authorities, communities and several other partner agencies to identify risks and educate the public.