Residents in Haverfordwest faced a dramatic evening as an abandoned building on Snowdrop Lane erupted into flames late Monday night. Firefighters and police rushed to the scene around 11pm, working tirelessly through the night to bring the blaze under control. As the fire raged on, locals were advised to keep their doors and windows shut.
Bobby Haworth, who owns Haworth Autobody located behind the doomed property, experienced a moment of sheer panic. He dashed to the scene at midnight, moving as many cars as possible to safety. “There was a real fear that our building would catch fire too,” Bobby said. Fortunately, the fire was contained, sparing his business.
The Mid and West Wales Fire Service deployed units from Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, tackling the inferno with jets and a turntable ladder. By 1am, the flames had started to die down, but unfortunately, the derelict structure was completely destroyed. A spokesperson for the fire service confirmed they left the scene after ensuring it was safe around 2:03am Tuesday morning. Although the cause of the fire is currently unknown, Bobby speculated it might have been deliberate given the building’s condition and history.
Stay safe out there, folks! Hopefully, we’ll get some answers soon. Thoughts go out to everyone affected by this incident.