Crews fight fire at arson-hit former power station
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceThe fire service released this picture in May after arson attacks on the former power stationThe fire service says it is using "defensive" tactics to keep crews away from the seat of the blazeFirefighters are battling a smouldering blaze at a former power station which has been burning on and off for days.Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said previously that there have been several arson attacks at the site.
Two main water jets and a portable pump are being used to douse the site, which is described as large and sprawling. The fire service said at the time: "Not only are those who set deliberate fires endangering themselves, they also endanger the lives of firefighters, especially at large, complex and dangerous sites."As well as arson, the fire service says there is evidence of cable theft and trespassing on the site
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