Large fire at Milford Haven oil terminal sends black smoke skyward

EMERGENCY services attended a fire yesterday evening (July 6) near a former oil terminal at Robeston West, Milford Haven, that sent black smoke into the air which was visible from miles around.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called at 5.11pm on Monday, July 6, 2026, to reports of a fire at Impala Terminals Infrastructure UK Ltd.

Fire crews from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock were still in attendance at the scene shortly before 10pm when we received their update. A major incident was declared but has since been rescinded, and crews were seen to be making “good progress” in dealing with the incident.

The fire involves a decommissioned oil tank containing residual crude oil and approximately 60 cylinders, including a mixture of propane and oxygen cylinders. A large plume of black smoke is visible from the area. All persons have been accounted for.

Dyfed-Powys Police received reports of the fire at around 5.10pm and officers attended swiftly, working alongside emergency service partners as part of a coordinated multi-agency response. One casualty has been reported, believed to have sustained minor injuries, and is receiving appropriate care.

Resources from the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust attended the scene to provide additional support but were not required to convey any patients to hospital.

Pembrokeshire County Council Emergency Planning officers have joined the multi-agency response to the incident, while Council Highways staff assisted emergency service colleagues with road closures around the Impala facility.

Roads in the area reopened on Monday evening. However, emergency services and partner agencies remained at the scene to manage the incident safely.

The advice issued was to avoid the immediate area where possible and allow access for emergency service vehicles. Local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed against thick smoke.