Fire crews were deliberately attacked twice by a group of youths with fireworks as they attempted to put out a fire .
The crew was attacked twice in around 20 minutes while they dealt with the fire which had been started deliberately
Firefighters were called to a fire at Grange Gardens on Pentrebane Street in Grangetown on Tuesday evening.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said that after one fire had been put out at around 8pm, fireworks were thrown at them by a group of youths.
When they attempted to put out another deliberately set fire on the same street they were attacked again.
South Wales Police officers attended the scene and conducted a search after the crew had left.
The firefighters left the scene and returned to their station at 8.25pm.
CCTV footage from the fire engine has been passed on to the police, and a South Wales Police spokesman said they will be working closely with the fire service to find those responsible.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service's head of fire crime, Matthew Jones, said: "It’s always disappointing that our crews have to face attacks in the line of duty and ensuring that we keep our communities safe from harm.
"This thoughtless behaviour by a small minority puts our firefighters in harm’s way and prevents us from being able to attend the incident reported.
"We have a zero tolerance approach to these attacks and we work closely with our police colleagues to ensure that those responsible are caught and prosecuted, where possible. This is not harmless fun, there are potentially serious consequences that these attacks could cause, including a fire spreading and endangering life and properties.
"We encourage our communities that if they have any information about any of the recent attacks or know the name of someone responsible, that they contact the police or Crimestoppers."
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