Caravans and boats hit by fires

The scene of devastation after the fire at Kiln Park, near Tenby. Picture: Athena Picture Agency

A fire which destroyed 14 caravans at a holiday park in Pembrokeshire is being treated as arson and a £1,000 reward has been offered by police.

A spokesman for Kiln Park near Tenby said no holidaymakers were at the site, which was closed for maintenance. The alarm was raised by security staff.

In a separate blaze, three cruisers were destroyed and three smaller boats damaged at Pwllheli Marina, Gwynedd.

The cause is being investigated and the craft are being examined.

Crews tackled the Pwllheli fire just after 2200 GMT on Sunday.

'Sealed off'

Around 33 firefighters were on the scene at Blue Water Marine Limited on the Glanydon Industrial Estate for almost three hours.

A spokesman for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said three motor cruisers were completely destroyed by the fire, which spread to three smaller craft.

The main building at the marina was also affected by heat damage.

An investigation into the cause of the fire will be carried out.

The fire at Tenby was discovered on Sunday evening

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the Tenby fire broke out at 1923 GMT, destroying static caravans which had been moved for the winter.

A spokesman for Kiln Park said: "Due to the time of year, no holidaymakers were on site and no member of staff was injured.

"The caravans were being temporarily stored on a car park while their permanent site was being redeveloped over the winter months.

"The alarm was raised by security staff and the fire service was quickly in attendance. Police have now sealed off the area and are conducting a forensic examination."

Dyfed-Powys Police said they were all destroyed because they were stacked so closely together and they were not individually set alight.

A £1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of offenders who caused a fire at Kiln Park.

Police also attended another incident on Sunday night at Penally railway station, where a fire was set in the toilets. This initial fire was thought to have started at about 1730 but was put out by members of the public. It was then lit again and reported to the police at about 2230.

The two fires are not being linked to a recent car fires in Tenby at this stage but police keeping an open mind.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw any person or vehicle in these areas acting suspiciously to contact Tenby CID on 0845 330 2000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.