Fire breaks out at Swansea University accommodation, prompting major emergency response

A fire broke out at Swansea University accommodation on Monday, prompting a major emergency response

On 18th November, a fire started in the kitchen of a high-rise student flat on New Cut Road, Swansea. The blaze began around 4pm, and swift action by fire crews prevented it from spreading beyond the kitchen.

The residents of the accommodation were safely evacuated.

A video of the fire was posted to TikTok by @block.a.ish, captioned, “Sorry to all our fans however Block A has burnt to a crisp”.

@block.a.ish Sorry to all our fans however Block A has burnt to a crisp. #fire #university #uni #student #viral #fyp #swanseauni #stdavids ♬ Firestarter – The Prodigy

The video shows smoke pouring out of the kitchen window as students stand outside and you can hear someone behind the camera saying “a load more smoke just came out of the room”. The video already has 55,000 likes.

One user commented: “Scrolling through all the vids of it snowing in Notts and then this pops up to show the contrast”.

Fire crews from Morriston, Swansea Central, Swansea West, Gorseinon, Port Talbot, Neath, Pontardawe, Llanelli, and Carmarthen stations attended to the fire and safely evacuated all residents.

Firefighters remained on-site to conduct thorough post-incident safety checks, ensuring the building was secure for residents.

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Area Manager Peter Greenslade from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “This incident demonstrated the strength of a multi-agency approach. By working closely with our partners, we were able to ensure a swift and effective response, safeguarding the residents and containing the fire to the flat of origin. We would like to thank all those involved for their professionalism and teamwork.”

Kitchen fires are among the most common incidents that occur in shared and student accommodation. The Fire and Rescue Service is actively working to educate residents about fire prevention strategies and the importance of maintaining clear communal spaces to reduce risks.

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has urged residents to take precautions to prevent further kitchen fires, such as never leaving cooking unattended, ensuring fire doors remain closed and regularly testing smoke alarms.

Feature image credit: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and TikTok