Tractor and two cars destroyed in farm fire

Firefighters from Llandysul, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn and Llanelli Fire Stations were called to a farm fire just after 2pm on Friday, July 18th.

The incident on a farm in Llangeler, near Llandysul, involved one tractor, however, the fire had also spread to bales, two vehicles and a nearby property.

The blaze at the property, which was caused by the spread, was confined to the kitchen and attic space.

The force confirmed that the 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 blaze.

After extinguishing the fire, firefighters stayed at the site to monitor for any remaining hot spots. Crews left the scene just before 6pm.

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How to prevent fires on your farm

• Regular maintenance – Ensure that your equipment is clean and maintained before every harvest activity. Regular equipment blowdowns and lubrication schedules can help avoid fires within your equipment.
• Help firemen find you – Provide the fire and rescue service’s control centre with what3words from the entrance of your farm and wait for the first appliance. They will then ask you to guide them to the scene of the incident.
• Know where your water supplies are – Ensure that any available water supplies on your farm are accessible to fire and rescue crews. If you know where your nearest fire hydrant is, ensure that this is clear and accessible.
• Have contingency arrangements in place – Consider using cultivators to put in fire breaks where safe to do so. If you have water bowsers available to extinguish spot fires ensure that they are near and full of water.
• Store safe – Where possible avoid storing bales near main roads to deter would-be trespassers and arsonists. Store pesticides and fertilisers securely and remember it’s critical to let us know if these products are involved in a fire due to the specific risks they pose.
• Check conditions and consult the Fire Severity Index before planning harvesting activities – This will help you identify the best time of day to start your harvesting to avoid the most extreme weather zones. Also, check wind direction and where possible harvest in the direction of the already cut crop and not the unharvested crop.

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