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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Landlines to be reconnected after tractor fire
Work to restore broadband and landline services affected by a fire that broke out in a tractor is to begin next week. The blaze began in a tractor on the A484 near Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, on 18 July, before spreading to other vehicles and a house. Firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were on scene for more than three hours. Openreach said "complex" repair work would begin on Tuesday, adding: "We understand how frustrating this is and the impact it's having, so we really appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while we carry out the repairs." Tractor, house and hay bales wrecked in blaze It added its network was damaged in the fire, with overhead cables affected and broadband and landline services disrupted for some customers in the area. It said it was working closely with the council and partners to resolve the issue. "The work is complex and time-consuming, involving both fibre and copper cables, which require different specialist teams," Openreach added. Any customers experiencing issues have been asked to contact their service provider for support. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was believed to have started in a tractor but spread to a load of hay bales that were under tow. It also spread to two other vehicles, along with a nearby house, where it was confined to the kitchen and attic.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Landlines to be reconnected after Llangeler tractor fire
Work to restore broadband and landline services affected by a fire that broke out in a tractor is to begin next blaze began in a tractor on the A484 near Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, on 18 July, before spreading to other vehicles and a from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were on scene for more than three said "complex" repair work would begin on Tuesday, adding: "We understand how frustrating this is and the impact it's having, so we really appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while we carry out the repairs." It added its network was damaged in the fire, with overhead cables affected and broadband and landline services disrupted for some customers in the area. It said it was working closely with the council and partners to resolve the issue. "The work is complex and time-consuming, involving both fibre and copper cables, which require different specialist teams," Openreach customers experiencing issues have been asked to contact their service provider for support. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was believed to have started in a tractor but spread to a load of hay bales that were under also spread to two other vehicles, along with a nearby house, where it was confined to the kitchen and attic.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Woman dies in two-car crash on rural road as police appeal for witnesses
A WOMAN has tragically died in a two-car crash with cops appealing for witnesses. Police scrambled to the scene after the collision on the A40 at Broadoak between Carmarthen and Llandeilo, in Carmarthenshire, at around 8am on Wednesday. Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash involved a red Renault Clio and Blue Audi Q5. A police spokesperson said: 'Sadly, the female driver of the Renault passed away at the scene. "Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers." The people in the Audi were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police added. The road was closed for collision investigation and has since reopened. Cops have now asked for witnesses to the collision to come forward immediately. Police are looking for anyone who was travelling along the road at the relevant time and has dash camera footage to get in touch.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
A40 crash: woman dies as police call for witnesses
A woman died in a two-car crash on a rural road, police have female driver died at the scene of the crash, on the A40 at Broad Oak between Carmarthen and Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, where officers were called at 08:00 BST on Wednesday, Dyfed-Powys Police said. The force asked for witnesses to the collision, which involved a red Renault Clio and Blue Audi Q5. The people in the Audi were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Huge fire engulfs house along with multiple vehicles
Fire crews from across West Wales were called to tackle a tractor fire on Friday that had spread to a nearby property. When the fire service arrived flames had engulfed the kitchen and attic space, as well as two hay bales and two cars. The incident was first reported on the A484 near Llangeler, Carmarthenshire, just after 2pm on July 18 and continued for nearly four hours. Eight sets of breathing apparatus were used, along with a main jet of water and three hose reel jets to contain the blaze. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here A spokesperson for MWWFRS said: "At 2.17pm on Friday, July 18th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llandysul, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn and Llanelli Fire Stations were called to an incident at Llangeler in Llandysul. READ MORE: Welsh council buys £1.8m farm in secret deal as locals left in the dark READ MORE: Horse riding instructor and woman had threesome with girl under 16, court told "Crews responded to a fire involving one tractor, the fire had spread to bales, two vehicles and a nearby property. "The fire at the property, which was caused by the spread, was confined to the kitchen and attic space." They added: "Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and to prevent it from spreading further. Eight breathing apparatus sets, three hose reel jets, one main covering jet and a water shuttling system were used to extinguish the fire. "After extinguishing the fire, firefighters were involved in monitoring at the scene for any remaining hotspots. "Crews left the scene at 5.43pm." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
