South Wales Fire and Rescue Service2 Jan 2026Fatal New Year's Eve house fire ruled as accidentalThe fire broke out at a house in the early hours of New Year's Eve, leaving one person dead.2 Jan 202631 Dec 2025One person dead after house fire on New Year's EveSouth Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to a house in Glenboi in Mountain Ash at about 01:40 GMT.31 Dec 202530 Dec 2025Family home devastated after toy catches fire on Christmas DayA mother says her two children are traumatised and warns of the dangers of rechargeable batteries.30 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Two killed after garden explosion and house fireFire crews called to reports of an explosion on Friday evening.13 Dec 202531 Aug 2025Long and hot summer causes 'massive' wildfire spikeThe number of wildfires across Wales this year has exceeded the total amount for any year since 2020.31 Aug 20255 Jun 2025Crews see 480% rise in wildfires after warm weatherThis year has been "challenging" due to dry weather and some deliberate fires, one service says. 5 Jun 202522 May 2025Concerns fire service can't keep people safe - reportA report into South Wales Fire Service says it may not be able to keep people safe from fires.22 May 202518 May 2025Firefighters tackle large wildfire in south WalesThe fire spread along a mountain near homes in Pontycymer, Bridgend, around 15:00 BST on Saturday.18 May 202517 May 2025E-bike battery fires 'tearing through homes' - charity A charity says fires caused by substandard e-scooter and e-bike batteries are "tearing through homes".17 May 2025...
