Major Incident Declared as Firefighters Battle Rhondda Wildfire

Major incident declared as crews battle large wildfire in Wales

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Monday the fire had affected 150 hectares of land, including forest, scrubland and vegetation

Major incident declared as firefighters battle Rhondda wildfire

A major incident has been declared as firefighters continue to tackle a large wildfire in the Rhondda that has spread across an estimated 150 hectares of forestry plantation and common land. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been battling the blaze since it began on Saturday afternoon, with crews working continuously in challenging conditions across steep and difficult terrain. The fire has affected areas of bracken, scrub and vegetation, …

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More than 150 hectares of common and forestry land is burning as South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have declared a major incident