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Caravans and boats hit by fires | Caravans and boats hit by fires |
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Police are investigating after 14 static caravans were destroyed in a fire at Kiln Park holiday complex near Tenby in Pembrokeshire on Sunday. | Police are investigating after 14 static caravans were destroyed in a fire at Kiln Park holiday complex near Tenby in Pembrokeshire on Sunday. |
In a separate incident, fire crews were sent to tackle a blaze which destroyed three vessels and spread to another three at Pwllheli Marina, Gwynedd. | In a separate incident, fire crews were sent to tackle a blaze which destroyed three vessels and spread to another three at Pwllheli Marina, Gwynedd. |
The fire service were called to the unoccupied caravans at 1923 GMT and fought the blaze for over four hours. | The fire service were called to the unoccupied caravans at 1923 GMT and fought the blaze for over four hours. |
Four appliances were sent to tackle the boat fires at 2207 GMT on Sunday. | Four appliances were sent to tackle the boat fires at 2207 GMT on Sunday. |
Around 33 firefighters were on the scene at Blue Water Marine Limited on the Glanydon Industrial Estate for almost three hours. | Around 33 firefighters were on the scene at Blue Water Marine Limited on the Glanydon Industrial Estate for almost three hours. |
A spokesman for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said three motor cruisers were completely destroyed by the fire, which spread to three more motor cruisers. | A spokesman for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said three motor cruisers were completely destroyed by the fire, which spread to three more motor cruisers. |
The main building at the marina was also affected by heat damage. | The main building at the marina was also affected by heat damage. |
An investigation into the cause of the fire will be carried out. | |
Meanwhile, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the destroyed caravans in Tenby were undergoing maintenance work at the time of the blaze. | |
They were all in the car park while they were being moved around. | |
Dyfed-Powys Police said they were all destroyed because they were stacked so closely together and they were not individually set alight. |