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Major grass fire threatens homes in Burry Port
Police and fire crews are working together "to ensure the safety of residents" from a major grass fire extremely close to people's homes in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire.
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Burry Port fire extinguished after five hours
Firefighters say a gorse fire, threatening houses in Burry Port, has been extinguished.
It broke out shortly after 4pm yesterday afternoon at Gwscwm Road.
It took more than 20 personnel around five hours to put it out.
Police and fire crews work 'to ensure residents' safety'
Police officers and firefighters are working together "to ensure the safety of residents" after a major grass fire in Burry Port this afternoon.
Flames can be seen close to homes on Gwscwm Road in the Carmarthenshire town.
Dyfed-Powys Police says the road has been closed.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service says the blaze is spread over four hectares, and more than 20 firefighters are working to bring it under control.
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Major grass fire threatens homes in Carmarthenshire
Fire crews are tackling a major grass fire in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, which is extremely close to homes.
