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Firefighters tackle blaze at Sea Rivers Caravan Park | Firefighters tackle blaze at Sea Rivers Caravan Park |
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Over 60 holidaymakers were evacuated from their caravans when a fire broke out at a holiday park in Ceredigion. | Over 60 holidaymakers were evacuated from their caravans when a fire broke out at a holiday park in Ceredigion. |
Eight fire engines were sent to the building blaze at Sea Rivers Caravan Park, Ynyslas, near Aberystwyth. | Eight fire engines were sent to the building blaze at Sea Rivers Caravan Park, Ynyslas, near Aberystwyth. |
Site owner Michelle South said firefighters brought the blaze under control quickly. She said it was contained to a machinery storage unit. | Site owner Michelle South said firefighters brought the blaze under control quickly. She said it was contained to a machinery storage unit. |
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service received the 999 callout at about 02:20 BST on Thursday. | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service received the 999 callout at about 02:20 BST on Thursday. |
Ms South said: "The priority was to get everyone out of their caravans and make sure everyone was calm. We now want to focus on everyone enjoying the rest of their holidays." | Ms South said: "The priority was to get everyone out of their caravans and make sure everyone was calm. We now want to focus on everyone enjoying the rest of their holidays." |
Holidaymakers Sam and Shadina Dulson alerted neighbouring caravans after being woken by "loads of bangs" caused by fire. | |
"We were just lucky the wind was blowing the right way so it didn't catch anyone's caravan," they said. | "We were just lucky the wind was blowing the right way so it didn't catch anyone's caravan," they said. |