A PHARMACY in Rhos-on-Sea will be closed for the foreseeable future after it was hit by an accidental fire on Wednesday evening (August 21).

This was at Rowlands Pharmacy, on Rhos Road, with four fire crews attending at about 7.30pm.

It is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

The pharmacy said that, while all members of staff and residents of the flats above its premises were unharmed, the fire caused "considerable damage" to the site.

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A Rowlands Pharmacy spokesperson said: "We are working quickly to provide a temporary solution to support our patients whilst we make the necessary repairs to the site.

"In the meantime, we are advising patients to visit our pharmacy in Deganwy, where our team is currently based.

"We are in close contact with the health board and local surgeries to ensure that our patients continue to receive their prescriptions and medicines without interruption.

"We appreciate the ongoing support from the community as we work through this challenging situation."

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board also issued advice to patients who used the pharmacy.

A health board statement added: "Due to the fire at Rowlands Pharmacy in Rhos-on-Sea yesterday evening, the pharmacy is closed until further notice.

"We’ll provide further updates on this as soon as is possible. Please note, there is no need to visit or call your GP practice for advice.

"For those needing to pick up their medication, the pharmacy team from Rhos-on-Sea has been temporarily relocated to Rowlands Pharmacy in Deganwy.

"The team are ready to assist you with any needs or questions, or alternatively you can visit your nearest pharmacy.

"Repeat medication that affected patients were expecting to collect from the pharmacy can be supplied without a replacement prescription at the Rowlands Pharmacy in Deganwy, or an alternative nearby pharmacy."