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Military called in to help fire crews battling huge wildfires across Wales: Fire crews are tackling a number of wildfires across Wales as the country experiences ...
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Blaenavon wildfire day 10 as crews make significant progress: Firefighters are making strong progress in containing a major wildfire.
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Key FactsMassive Fire Engulfs Blaenavon Mountain in Wales
Jul 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
  • The wildfire started Sunday evening at Mynydd Garnclochdy between Abersychan and Blaenavon in southeast Wales.

  • More than 40 firefighters are working to contain the fire spanning an area equal to 120 football pitches.

  • Residents nearby have been advised to keep windows and doors shut due to heavy smoke.

  • Challenging terrain and wind conditions require the use of specialist 4x4 vehicles and quad bikes for firefighting.
Smoke billows over Swansea as another grass fire breaks out close to homes : People are being told to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke in the ...
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How Blaenavon's Big Pit became an iconic free museum: A former coal mine has attracted more than three million visitors since opening as a museum.
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Big Pit in Blaenavon named best free day out in Wales: A national coal museum has been named the best free family day out in Wales.
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Blaenavon house rejected as no agreement on demolishing wall: The wall had to go if the house was to be built.
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