5 days ago
Fire causes major damage to landmark hotel
A serious fire has caused major damage to a landmark hotel overlooking the Gower peninsula.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to a blaze at the Worm's Head Hotel in Rhossili at 00:51 BST on Monday morning.
The property has been significantly damaged by the fire, the cause of which has not yet been identified, the fire service said.
It confirmed that no casualties were reported and all occupants were accounted for.
The fire service said it responded to a fire within the property's accommodation block, which spread to the block's entire roof space.
The fire was extinguished at around 05:30, with crews continuing to monitor the scene before leaving at 09:32.
A 25m (82 ft) span of roof had collapsed at the hotel, leaving blackened beams and an exposed chimney stack visible.
In a statement, the hotel management said; "Everyone's safe. Thank you for your well wishes. The bar and hotel will be closed pending future updates."
The 17-bedroom hotel has sweeping views of the National Trust-owned Rhossili Bay, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
South Wales Police were also in attendance to the incident.
