Fire crews tackle serious blaze in Kidwelly
Firefighters worked through the morning as police investigation launched
Last updated 24th Mar 2026
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that broke out at a terraced property in Carmarthenshire.
Fire crews from multiple stations were called to the blaze at Lady Street, Kidwelly, at 4.06am this morning.
The fire involved a three-storey, mid-terraced property, with the fire located on the third floor.
Firefighters used equipment including breathing apparatus sets, hose reel jets, and thermal imaging cameras to put out the fire.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated as a safety precaution and fire safety advice was given to residents afterwards.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Joint enquiries into the circumstances surrounding a house fire at Lady Street, Kidwelly, continue this evening.
"The fire has now been extinguished.
"Emergency services remain at the scene while efforts to make the property and surrounding area safe, continue. The nature of the fire is currently being treated as unexplained.
"Lady Street remains closed and is expected to remain closed for some time.
"A small number of properties remain affected with access restricted for safety purposes."
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses with potential information or footage from 11pm Monday, 23rd March to 4am Tuesday, 24th March.