Asda Llanelli Fire update

There was a substantial fire at the Asda Llanelli superstore in the Town Centre and Mid and West Wales Fire Service have said that the building in Murray Street was smoke logged.

Six fire crews from Llanelli, Gorseinon, Swansea West, Pontyates and Tumble were sent to the scene to tackle the blaze which was also affecting neighbouring stores and Dyfed-Powys Police had closed Murray Street and were redirecting traffic from the area.

One unconfirmed comment we received on Facebook:

“I was there and the staff have told me that a 18-19 year old boy lit a fag and shoved it in the crisps section and it went up big time!”

“The place is full of smoke and nobody was hurt thankfully. There was about six fire engines there.”

Many people on Facebook have spoken of their shock at what has happened and their hopes that no one has been injured.

One posted:

“Is abs seriously shocked at the fire in Asda this evening…me n my mam were walkin out as the alarm went off … thank god we were out safe and sound in time.. gosh life is too short..puts things in2 perspective eh luv u mam 🙂 soo glad we were ok, really ope no1 got hurt xXx”

Another posted:

“Hope every1 is ok!! If what is being said is true there are some sick people about!!!”

Above, showing the fire engines in the background.  Picture, Emma Marie Lloyd

Above, showing the Police and Fire Engines. Picture Tina Davies.