A new fire has been reported on the mountain in Gwent, this evening.
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LIVE - Mountain fire reported in Rhymney valley as smoke in the air: Another fire has been reported in Gwent this time in Rhymney Valley The smoke can be seen ...
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'We watched in terror as another wildfire threatened our homes. People here are furious'
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New Tredegar mountain up in smokes: New wildfire spreads rapidly through mountains as smoke blankets town, live updates here
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South Wales wildfires - Army support is set to end: A mountain fire is burning dangerously close to homes, raising fears for residents, livestock, and wildlife.
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South Wales wildfires - army and fire crews still on scene: SWFRS and members of the British Army remain on scene at five 'significant' wildfires ...
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A465 closed as crews and army tackle South Wales wildfires: The A465 was closed between Dowlais and Tredegar overnight as wildfires continue to burn across the ...
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Gurkhas deployed to help fight UK wildfires: The military has been called in to support South Wales Fire and Rescue Service as firefighters tackle blazes in ...
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Four teens arrested after Rhondda mountain fire in Porth: Four 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a deliberate mountain fire near ...
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Key FactsFour teenagers detained after suspected arson near Porth
Aug 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The four 14-year-old boys were detained on suspicion of arson and subsequently released pending further investigation.
- Detective Inspector Steve Jones warned that deliberate fires can endanger communities, affect health, threaten wildlife and divert emergency resources.
- Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said 37 fires were smouldering across Britain.
- Around 100 military personnel were deployed with four water bowsers, each holding 20,000 litres, to support rescue and recovery efforts.
These incidents put communities at risk, can impact people’s health, threaten wildlife, and divert emergency resources away from people who need us.— Detective Inspector Steve Jones, South Wales Police – comment on arson incidents near Pleasant Heights, Porth.
South Wales wildfire locations can be found on live map: A live fire map shows reported hotspots across South Wales as firefighters, Army teams and crews from ...
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North Wales Live Aug 15
Fire service issue statement about Pwllheli mountain blaze: The North Wales Fire & Rescue Service has confirmed they are attending the fire on Rhiw Mountain
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Residents react: Wattsville and Rhiwderin wildfires: Residents living near wildfires burning across Gwent have said they have “never seen anything like it” ...
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Major Welsh mountain fire started ‘deliberately’ as crews continue to battle blaze
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Major incident declared and people asked to stay indoors as Welsh mountain burns: A fire at Llanwonno, above the Rhondda Fach, has been burning since Saturday
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The Welsh town surrounded by fire, the smell of smoke and ash everywhere: Memories of 1976 linger in the air as Blaenavon faces its biggest wildfire since that ...
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Key FactsMajor wildfire continues near Blaenavon
Jul 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The fire on Mynydd Garnclochdy between Blaenavon and Abersychan has burned for six days across more than 200 hectares.
- South Wales Fire and Rescue Service classifies it as a significant wildfire; crews are using specialist equipment in difficult terrain.
- Shifting winds carried smoke up to 30 miles; residents reported burning smells and fine ash on windowsills and cars.
- Osito's says the restaurant prepares 40 to 50 sausage sandwiches and around 100 hash browns daily for firefighters.
This is our home. Having someone in the family who's done this job, I've seen what it's like. My brother has been up there for days on end. Firefighters are out there for 12 or 14 hours at a time. They get food provided, but often it's cold sandwiches, crisps and a drink. Sometimes they just need a proper hot meal to keep them going.— Lydia Coada, co-owner of Osito's in Blaenavon, describing why she and her husband started feeding firefighters during the Blaenavon wildfire
Barbecues and fireworks in Blaenavon spark wildfire anger: South Wales Fire and Rescue’s Arson Reduction Teams are patrolling Blaenavon and surrounding upland ...
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North Wales Live Jul 15
Wildfire flares across mountain as people urged to close windows and doors : The fire service is urging people to stay away from the scene of the blaze at ...
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North Wales Live Jul 14
Shell Island campsite had 'fingers crossed' as wildfire swept down mountain: The Gwynedd site posted images that showed the scale of a wildfire near Harlech ...
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North Wales Live Jul 12
Major incident declared 'over' and Conwy wildfire evacuees allowed home
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Ebbw Vale: 'Deliberate' caravan fire spewed smoke for miles: Police appeal for information following arson attack in Ebbw Vale.
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