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Two rescued afte blaze at flats Flats assessed after major blaze
(about 3 hours later)
Structural engineers are at the site of a fire which hit several buildings of flats in Pembroke Dock overnight. 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.
Fire crews were called at 0435 GMT and three properties were set alight in the blaze which spread to the roof. 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. Fire officers said the blaze was finally put out nearly four hours after it started.
Dyfed-Powys Police said they organised the evacuation of between 15 and 20 families from a block of flats and adjacent buildings during the early hours. 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.
'Popping and crackling'
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.
Mid and West Wales Fire Service later said everyone has been accounted for but they would be in attendance at the scene for some hours. Anyone with info about the fire is asked to contact police at Pembroke Dock on 0845 3302000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.