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Flats assessed after major blaze | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Structural engineers have been assessing a three-storey block of flats in Pembroke Dock which was badly damaged by a fire overnight. | |
Fire crews were called at around 0435 GMT and the blaze spread to the roof. | |
Two people were rescued and up to 20 families were forced from the homes following the blaze on Law Street. | Two people were rescued and up to 20 families were forced from the homes following the blaze on Law Street. |
Between 25 and 30 people were sent to the local Tesco store which said it provided hot drinks, food and clothing for those who needed it. | |
Fire officers said the blaze was finally put out nearly four hours after it started. | |
An investigation into the cause is underway. | |
Dyfed-Powys Police said they organised the evacuation of between 15 and 20 families from the block of flats and adjacent buildings during the early hours. | |
Those evacuated were given temporary accommodation and refreshments by county council housing officers. | |
'Terrifying' | |
A spokesman said some of the families had been allowed back to their homes after structural assessments. | |
Dimond Street and Law street are still closed and will probably remain so for some time, he added. | |
Dilwyn Lewis, his wife Rhiannon and son Rhys, three, who live opposite the buildings, said he understood eight flats were affected in all. | Dilwyn Lewis, his wife Rhiannon and son Rhys, three, who live opposite the buildings, said he understood eight flats were affected in all. |
He said: "It was quite terrifying. We came downstairs after smelling the smoke and heard popping and crackling, and then looked out of the window to see the blaze. | He said: "It was quite terrifying. We came downstairs after smelling the smoke and heard popping and crackling, and then looked out of the window to see the blaze. |
"I understand some people were having to jump from windows to escape because the fire was in a stairwell." | "I understand some people were having to jump from windows to escape because the fire was in a stairwell." |
Mr Lewis said the flames had later spread to a furniture store nearby. | Mr Lewis said the flames had later spread to a furniture store nearby. |
Anyone with info about the fire is asked to contact police at Pembroke Dock on 0845 3302000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. |