Gwynedd fire crews rescue seven from Barmouth flat fire 7 February 2013 Last updated at 21:04 Seven people have been rescued from a burning flat in Barmouth, Gwynedd. North Wales Fire crews were called to the incident in High Street at 19:38 GMT on Thursday. A fire control officer gave the family fire survival advice over the telephone as a crew rushed to the scene. Firefighters from Barmouth arrived within four minutes and were able to rescue the family from a first floor window using a ladder. The incident was still ongoing at 20:45 GMT. Crews from Dolgellau and Harlech were also sent to the scene, with police and ambulance staff in attendance. A fire service spokesman said the woman who rang 999 was "very good on the phone." "She stayed calm and relayed the information to the other people there," he added. Four breathing apparatus were used while firefighters tackled burning hot spots.