Large grass fire breaks out in Gower
Firefighters called to the incident earlier this afternoon
Last updated 23rd Dec 2023
A large fire, which broke out late yesterday afternoon in Gower, has now been extinguished, according to firefighters.
Mid and West Wales Fire Service received the first reports of an incident near Llanrhidian at 4.27pm on Friday afternoon.
The flames were extinguished just before midnight and fire crews have now left the scene.
No properties were at risk, with the flames largely confined to common land.
Images posted to social media on Friday night showed the extent of the fire, with flames said to be visible from as far away Carmarthenshire.