'I Though the Mountain Was on Fire' - Reaction as Wildfire Continues in South Wales

'Close windows' warning as wildfire rages in UK - stench smelt 30 miles away

Residents as far as 30 miles away from a major wildfire in Blaenavon, South Wales, have reported smelling strong smoke after a 'change in wind direction overnight'

'I though the mountain was on fire' - Reaction as wildfire continues in South Wales

Fire crews are continuing to tackle a significant wildfire in Blaenavon as smoke seen as far south as Cardiff and Caerphilly.

Public warned as huge fire causing stink that people can smell 30 miles away

Emergency services are tackling a fire in the Blaenavon area that is affecting people for miles

Farmers calls for urgent action as Rhinogydd wildfire continues to burn

Nation.Cymru staff The Farmers’ Union of Wales has called for an urgent increase in firefighting resources and coordinated government action as a major wildfire continues to burn across the Rhinogydd mountains. The union said the blaze was threatening homes, livestock, grazing land and internationally important habitats, while highlighting the growing challenge of tackling large wildfires […] The post Farmers calls for urgent action as Rhinogydd…

Residents urged to close windows as Blaenavon wildfire smoke reaches Caerphilly

Smoke from a significant mountain fire has blown south overnight, prompting an influx of 999 calls.

Blaenavon Fire Today: 80-Hectare Wildfire Continues To Burn Across South Wales, Spreads To Cardiff And Caerphilly

A major wildfire near Blaenavon has entered its third day, with firefighters working in difficult conditions to control the blaze. Smoke from the fire has spread across parts of South Wales, including Cardiff and Caerphilly. The post Blaenavon Fire Today: 80-Hectare Wildfire Continues To Burn Across South Wales, Spreads To Cardiff And Caerphilly appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.