At 8.42pm on Sunday, October 5th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crew from Gorseinon Fire Station was called to an incident at Parc Melin Mynach in Gorseinon.
The crew responded to a fire involving park equipment. Crew members utilised one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. The equipment was destroyed by the fire.
It is believed that the fire was started deliberately. The crew left the scene at 9.06pm.
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.
Image courtesy of Swansea Council.