Aftermath of Ammanford fire in flat above nail salon

Emergency services were called to College Street on the morning of August 31 after a fire broke out at the flat above the salon.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson asked for people to avoid the area as firefighters tackled the blaze throughout the day.

The building has been cordoned off after the fire on Saturday. (Image: Newsquest)

“Emergency services are dealing with an incident on College Street Ammanford, close to the square,” the spokesperson said.

“Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey. Thank you.”

Sophia Nails confirmed that a fire had broken out in the flat above their shop.

The damage caused inside Sophia Nails by the fire. (Image: Newsquest)

“Fire at the flat of our shop,” a statement read on the salon’s Facebook page on Saturday.

“We have to close the shop today. Please contact with us to reschedule appointment. So sorry for this inconvenience. Thanks so much for always support us.”

A number of fire crews attended the incident, with the firefighters using an aerial ladder platform to help them battle the fire.

On Sunday morning, the building was cordoned off with the extent of the damage caused by the fire visible from the street.

A statement from Sophia Nails said all appointments at the salon would be cancelled for the next week.

“Dear clients, we’re sorry about cancelling all the appointments today and next week. We’ll contact you soon to reschedule appointments,” it read.

Firefighters tackling the fire in the flat above Sophia Nails in Ammanford. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

“The fire this morning has damaged our salon a lot. We may have to close for 1-2 weeks for repairs. Once we have any news we will update on Facebook/Insta ASAP. Once again, we are very sorry for this inconvenience.”

A statement from neighbouring business Bangin’ Street Food said they were awaiting a safety inspection by the fire service on Monday.

“Managed to get into the shop late yesterday afternoon and got most of the water out and mopped up,” it read.

Sophia Nails and the neighbouring Bangin' Street Food have been affected by the fire. (Image: Newsquest)

“The buildings now have barriers up to ensure everybody is kept safe due to the state of the roof above.

“We will be keeping our fingers crossed that all will be safe to proceed with the clear up and making safe of the roof.

“Thank you all for your support and kind words in these difficult times.”