Two cars destroyed in dramatic beach car park fire in Llanelli and third damaged

Cars went up in flames at a car park outside housing near a beach in Llanelli last night.

Fire tore through two vehicles near North Dock, whilst smoke damage was caused to a third.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews from Llanelli to the scene, with firefighters using two hose reel jets and two breathing apparatus.

Crowds watched from a distance as the fire was brought under control.

Vehicle engulfed in flames in North Dock, Llanelli. (Fraser Cressall)

Crowds gathered as firefighters brought the car fires under control (Ian Thomson)

Firefighters fought the flames for just under an hour (Ian Thomson)

The damage caused to the cars (Ian Thomson)

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Firefighters arrived at 9.39pm and left the scene 57 minutes later.

The blaze was thought to have been accidental, a spokeswoman for the fire service said.

Police and the ambulance service did not attend.