🚨 **Major Incident in Old Colwyn: Homes Damaged by ‘Explosion’ and Fire** 🚨
In a shocking turn of events, residents of Old Colwyn faced a dramatic ordeal as an “explosion” sparked a fire that severely damaged two homes on Peulwys estate. 🏠🔥 Happening at around 12:30pm on Monday, the incident brought a rapid response from emergency services, with fire engines and police sirens echoing through the village.
Local hero Councillor Cheryl Carlisle, who dashed to the scene upon hearing the news, described the situation as devastating but expressed relief that no fatalities or injuries occurred. The affected families, however, sadly lost everything except the clothes on their backs.
Community spirit is shining brightly as ever, with neighbours coming together to support those impacted. A collection for essentials is underway at the community centre, demonstrating the heartwarming resilience and unity of Old Colwyn’s residents. 💪❤️
A spokesperson from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire involved two neighbouring properties, and ongoing efforts to manage the situation are calling for people to steer clear of the area for safety reasons.
Conwy council, alongside housing association Carterfi Conwy, is actively coordinating emergency accommodation for the families. Let’s rally around and extend all the support we can offer to these families during such a challenging time. 🤝👕
The silver lining in this tragic event is the unstoppable support from the community of Old Colwyn. Together, we can get through anything.
Stay safe and take care, everyone. 🌈
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