Smoke from wildfires in Blaenavon and elsewhere travels as far as North Wales

Fire services are continuing to ask members of the public for help as the wildfires place considerable pressure on resources.

Here is a reminder of some of the advice being issued by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service:

• Report any suspicious behaviour or deliberate fire setting to the police by calling 101
• Only call 999 if you have a new emergency to report to the fire service
• Stay away from the affected area to allow emergency services to operate safely and effectively
• Do not light light fires in the countryside or in your garden
• Do not use barbecues on the ground and fire pits during the prolonged dry period
• Dispose of smoking materials safely

We reported yesterday that the fireburning in Blaenavon was at Cwmavon Woods.

The wildfire is affecting the arear just days after the landscape was devastated by wildfire spanning 300 ha.

Vast areas of land at Mynydd Garnclochdy were left blackened and scorched as a result of a wildfire that started on July 12. It went on to burn for two weeks.

The fire service’s latest update includes an appeal for help as the major incident declares.

SWFRS said: “Emergency services and partner agencies are continuing to respond to several significant wildfire incidents across South Wales. As these incidents are affecting a number of communities across South Wales and generating smoke that may be visible for miles, we have declared a major incident.

“Due to significant pressure on our resources, we have called in support from neighbouring fire and rescue services.

“We are asking you for your help:

• Report any suspicious behaviour or deliberate fire setting to the police by calling 101
• Please only call 999 if you have a new emergency to report to the Fire Service
• Stay away from the affected area to allow emergency services to operate safely and effectively
• Please do not use barbecues or fire pits during the prolonged dry weather
• Do not light fires outdoors
• Follow any local restrictions or safety advice in affected areas.

“If you are in an area affected by smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed where possible and follow Public Health Wales advice.

“We will continue to work with partner agencies to monitor the situation. Thank you for your cooperation and support.”

Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and plunged many parts of the country into drought.

The Prime Minister will meet with ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33C forecast, and up to 38C on Thursday.

The National Fire Chiefs Council said on Tuesday its services had responded to 966 wildfires this year, just shy of the 1,017 they attended during a record-breaking year in 2025.

In July alone, firefighters attended 458 wildfires, whilst in the first 10 days of August crews have been called out to 185 wildfires.

Phil Garrigan, chairman of the council, said:

North Wales residents in affected areas, have been urged to keep doors and windows shut, as smoke drifts from wildfires in the south.

Thousands of people across the region have reported waking up to the strong smell of smoke this morning.

The fire service says this smoke has drifted up from the giant wildfires in South Wales as the nation is gripped by another heatwave.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has received multiple calls from the public relating to “smoke”, prompting a statement which said: “Our control room is receiving a lot of calls this morning relating to smoke.

“We can confirm that the smoke is travelling from the wildfires currently burning in South Wales.

“If you see a fire, please call 999 immediately. Otherwise please keep the phone lines clear.

“Help reduce the risk of fires during this exceptionally dry period by taking extra care when outdoors. Please avoid activities that could accidentally start a fire and follow any local safety advice.

“If you are affected by smoke please keep windows and doors closed. Thank you for your continued support.”

The wildfire in Rogerstone, Newport, appears to have been brought under control overnight.

Small smoke plumes can be seen in the area.

This video posted on Tuesday shows the helicopter dropping water over the scene of the wildfire in Blaenavon.

Firefighters have been working overnight and into Tuesday morning at a number of wildfires across the region. Wildfires are continuing to burn in Blaenavon, Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, and Rogerstone. The blazes are burning as another burst of summer heat is set to sweep across the country in the coming days.

It was reported on Monday that another wildfire at Llangynidr Reservoir near Ebbw Vale was considered to be under control, but South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene.

Those who live near any of the impacted areas are being advised to keep all windows and doors closed due to the smoke.

Bore da. The breaking news team is here to bring you all the latest news and updates on the wildfires around the country today.

You can get in touch with us, to send us your photos or any updates on the fires where you live, by emailing [email protected].

Thank you for joining us for our coverage of the wildfires across south Wales this evening.

That is everything we will be bringing you tonight but come back tomorrow for all the latest updates.

Nos da.

An Ebbw Vale-based burger shack has announced they will be providing free food to the emergency services at Llangynidr in recognition of the round-the-clock work they have been doing to protect the community.

“The dedication, courage and hard work from every single person involved hasn’t gone unnoticed,” wrote The Munch Stop on Facebook.

They said that as a small way of saying thank you, they would be heading to Llangynidr on Thursday from 11am to 2pm to provide free food to all emergency service personnel.

They said the offer is for:

• Anyone currently on shift while they’re there.
• Any emergency service workers who are off duty at the time.
• The farmers that are spending their time helping alongside the emergency services.

The wildfires seen in the past few weeks come after a record-breaking month in July.

The National Fire Chiefs Council said on Tuesday its services had responded to 966 wildfires this year, just shy of the 1,017 they attended during a record-breaking year in 2025.

In July alone, firefighters attended 458 wildfires, whilst in the first 10 days of August crews have been called out to 185 wildfires.

Phil Garrigan, chairman of the council, said:

A wildfire has also been burning on the mountainside above Cwmbach this afternoon. The photos below show huge plumes of smoke visible from Aberdare.

Wildfires are also burning in Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, Rogerstone, Caerphilly, and Blaenavon.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has urged people not to fly drones over a wildfire in Rudry, near Caerphilly, to allow for emergency service drones to operate properly.

The full statement from the service said:

A group of three woman gathered a range of donations to help support the firefighters who tackled the wildfire near Llangynidr Reservoir.

Sarah Williams Katie Shackerley and Dominique Bevan collected a range of donations including bakes, cake, welshcakes, sandwiches, wraps, water, cans of fizzy drinks and ice lollies and delivered them to those on the frontline.

The wildfire near Ebbw Vale is now under control but crews still remain at the scene to fully bring the blaze to a safe conclusion. They are expected to remain at the scene for the foreseeable future to ensure the area is safe.

Tomorrow will prove to be an even tougher challenge for firefighters with temperatures expected to rise to the low 30s in much of south Wales.

The latest hot weather comes as the Met Office announced that the UK is on course for its hottest summer on record.

Provisional statistics from the Met Office show that the mean temperature for the summer so far, from June 1, stands at 16.48C – which is 1.88C above the 1991 to 2020 average.

To equal the 16.12C in 2025, the UK’s warmest summer on record, the rest of August would only need to be 0.21C below the long-term average, and any warmer than this would establish a new record for the country, the Met Office said.

The fire service said that throughout the day they have mobilised fire engines and crews, specialist resources including a helicopter and expert tactical advisors to several significant wildfires in the region.

Neighbouring services have also been called in to support.

Residents affected by smoke have been advised to keep windows and doors closed where possible and follow public health advice.

People with existing respiratory conditions should take extra care and seek medical attention when needed.

SWFRS has urged members of the public to do a number of simple things after a major incident was declared due to several significant wildfire incidents in south Wales.

The fire service said the fires were placing considerable pressure on resources. They are asking everyone to:

• Report any suspicious behaviour or deliberate fire setting to police by calling 101

• Please only call 999 if you have a new emergency to report to the Fire Service

• Stay away from the affected area to allow emergency services to operate safely and effectively

• Do not light fires in the countryside or in your garden

• Do not use barbecues on the ground and fire pits during the prolonged dry period

• Dispose of smoking materials safely

• Avoid flying drones in the area, as they can disrupt emergency operations and pose a risk to the incident operations.

• Follow any local restrictions or safety advice in affected areas.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident and called in support from neighbouring services as they respond to several significant wildfires across the region.

The fire service said the move was due to the fact the fires are affecting a number of communities in various locations and are generating smoke that may be visible for miles.

Drone footage shows the scale of the smoke coming from a wildfire near Ebbw Vale this evening.

The fire is one of several burning across south Wales this evening as fire crews work around the clock to bring the fires under control before an even hotter day tomorrow.

Elsewhere in the UK firefighters are also tackling significant blazes. In Devon, clouds of smoke can be seen across Exeter as 20 fire engines respond to a large wildfire in multiple parts of Mincinglake Valley Park.

The wildfire began shortly before 3pm on Tuesday and local residents have been urged to avoid the area, and keep windows and doors closed.

Devon Wildlife Trust said in a statement:

New photos from Jubilee Walk in Rogerstone, Newport, shows just how close the wildfire there is to homes.

The fire started on the fields at Rogerstone Welfare Ground and fire crews are currently in attendance.

Fire crews are tackling yet another wildfire near Pengarnddu on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil.

The blaze is close to Jepson’s Pond and the road towards Pengarnddu Business Park. The wildfire is one of many burning across south Wales this evening, with others in Caerphilly, Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, Blaenavon, and Rogerstone.

Firefighters from Llandovery Fire and Rescue have been responding to fires in Ebbw Vale and Monmouthshire since 2.30am this morning.

The crew were fire alerted to an incident in the Ebbw Vale area in the early hours of this morning and the same crew have since been diverted to another serious incident in Monmouthshire.

Drone footage has captured another wildfire which is now burning on Rudry Common, near Caerphilly.

The common is home to ancient woodlands, scenic views, and horse riding tracks but is now the site of yet another wildfire.

A firefighting helicopter has been brought in to spray water over Cwmavon Woods, Blaenavon, as crews tackle a wildfire which broke out on Monday evening.

The blaze comes just days after a major wildfire devastated around 300 hectares of land in the Blaenavon area.

Morlais Castle Golf Club in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, has praised the extraordinary work of fire crews fighting wildfires across south Wales.

The golf club shared a photo of five firemen taking a well-deserved break at the golf club they have been using to refill their appliances as they hailed the endless work they had done to tackle nearby fires.

The club wrote:

Drone footage captured today shows the current state of a wildfire in Ferndale which was reignited due to “deliberate fire setting” yesterday.

Fire crews spent several days last week tackling the large Llanwonno Mountain wildfire but the flames were brought under control last Thursday.

Four days after the incident had been stood down, the fire service said the fire had been reignited.

A statement read: “Due to deliberate fire setting in the area, the wildfire in Llanwonno and Penrhys, Ferndale has been reignited. We want to reassure you that our crews are in attendance and working hard to bring the incident to a safe close.

“South Wales Police are patrolling the area, to deter any further deliberate fires, along with our Arson Reduction Team.”

Fire services are continuing to ask members of the public for help as the wildfires place considerable pressure on resources.

Here is a reminder of some of the advice being issued by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service:

• Report any suspicious behaviour or deliberate fire setting to the police by calling 101
• Only call 999 if you have a new emergency to report to the fire service
• Stay away from the affected area to allow emergency services to operate safely and effectively
• Do not light light fires in the countryside or in your garden
• Do not use barbecues on the ground and fire pits during the prolonged dry period
• Dispose of smoking materials safely

We reported yesterday that the fireburning in Blaenavon was at Cwmavon Woods.

The wildfire is affecting the arear just days after the landscape was devastated by wildfire spanning 300 ha.

Vast areas of land at Mynydd Garnclochdy were left blackened and scorched as a result of a wildfire that started on July 12. It went on to burn for two weeks.

The fire service’s latest update includes an appeal for help as the major incident declares.

SWFRS said: “Emergency services and partner agencies are continuing to respond to several significant wildfire incidents across South Wales. As these incidents are affecting a number of communities across South Wales and generating smoke that may be visible for miles, we have declared a major incident.

“Due to significant pressure on our resources, we have called in support from neighbouring fire and rescue services.

“We are asking you for your help:

• Report any suspicious behaviour or deliberate fire setting to the police by calling 101
• Please only call 999 if you have a new emergency to report to the Fire Service
• Stay away from the affected area to allow emergency services to operate safely and effectively
• Please do not use barbecues or fire pits during the prolonged dry weather
• Do not light fires outdoors
• Follow any local restrictions or safety advice in affected areas.

“If you are in an area affected by smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed where possible and follow Public Health Wales advice.

“We will continue to work with partner agencies to monitor the situation. Thank you for your cooperation and support.”

Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and plunged many parts of the country into drought.

The Prime Minister will meet with ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33C forecast, and up to 38C on Thursday.

The National Fire Chiefs Council said on Tuesday its services had responded to 966 wildfires this year, just shy of the 1,017 they attended during a record-breaking year in 2025.

In July alone, firefighters attended 458 wildfires, whilst in the first 10 days of August crews have been called out to 185 wildfires.

Phil Garrigan, chairman of the council, said:

North Wales residents in affected areas, have been urged to keep doors and windows shut, as smoke drifts from wildfires in the south.

Thousands of people across the region have reported waking up to the strong smell of smoke this morning.

The fire service says this smoke has drifted up from the giant wildfires in South Wales as the nation is gripped by another heatwave.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has received multiple calls from the public relating to “smoke”, prompting a statement which said: “Our control room is receiving a lot of calls this morning relating to smoke.

“We can confirm that the smoke is travelling from the wildfires currently burning in South Wales.

“If you see a fire, please call 999 immediately. Otherwise please keep the phone lines clear.

“Help reduce the risk of fires during this exceptionally dry period by taking extra care when outdoors. Please avoid activities that could accidentally start a fire and follow any local safety advice.

“If you are affected by smoke please keep windows and doors closed. Thank you for your continued support.”

The wildfire in Rogerstone, Newport, appears to have been brought under control overnight.

Small smoke plumes can be seen in the area.

This video posted on Tuesday shows the helicopter dropping water over the scene of the wildfire in Blaenavon.

Firefighters have been working overnight and into Tuesday morning at a number of wildfires across the region. Wildfires are continuing to burn in Blaenavon, Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, and Rogerstone. The blazes are burning as another burst of summer heat is set to sweep across the country in the coming days.

It was reported on Monday that another wildfire at Llangynidr Reservoir near Ebbw Vale was considered to be under control, but South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene.

Those who live near any of the impacted areas are being advised to keep all windows and doors closed due to the smoke.

Bore da. The breaking news team is here to bring you all the latest news and updates on the wildfires around the country today.

You can get in touch with us, to send us your photos or any updates on the fires where you live, by emailing [email protected].

Thank you for joining us for our coverage of the wildfires across south Wales this evening.

That is everything we will be bringing you tonight but come back tomorrow for all the latest updates.

Nos da.

An Ebbw Vale-based burger shack has announced they will be providing free food to the emergency services at Llangynidr in recognition of the round-the-clock work they have been doing to protect the community.

“The dedication, courage and hard work from every single person involved hasn’t gone unnoticed,” wrote The Munch Stop on Facebook.

They said that as a small way of saying thank you, they would be heading to Llangynidr on Thursday from 11am to 2pm to provide free food to all emergency service personnel.

They said the offer is for:

• Anyone currently on shift while they’re there.
• Any emergency service workers who are off duty at the time.
• The farmers that are spending their time helping alongside the emergency services.

The wildfires seen in the past few weeks come after a record-breaking month in July.

The National Fire Chiefs Council said on Tuesday its services had responded to 966 wildfires this year, just shy of the 1,017 they attended during a record-breaking year in 2025.

In July alone, firefighters attended 458 wildfires, whilst in the first 10 days of August crews have been called out to 185 wildfires.

Phil Garrigan, chairman of the council, said:

A wildfire has also been burning on the mountainside above Cwmbach this afternoon. The photos below show huge plumes of smoke visible from Aberdare.

Wildfires are also burning in Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, Rogerstone, Caerphilly, and Blaenavon.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has urged people not to fly drones over a wildfire in Rudry, near Caerphilly, to allow for emergency service drones to operate properly.

The full statement from the service said:

A group of three woman gathered a range of donations to help support the firefighters who tackled the wildfire near Llangynidr Reservoir.

Sarah Williams Katie Shackerley and Dominique Bevan collected a range of donations including bakes, cake, welshcakes, sandwiches, wraps, water, cans of fizzy drinks and ice lollies and delivered them to those on the frontline.

The wildfire near Ebbw Vale is now under control but crews still remain at the scene to fully bring the blaze to a safe conclusion. They are expected to remain at the scene for the foreseeable future to ensure the area is safe.

Tomorrow will prove to be an even tougher challenge for firefighters with temperatures expected to rise to the low 30s in much of south Wales.

The latest hot weather comes as the Met Office announced that the UK is on course for its hottest summer on record.

Provisional statistics from the Met Office show that the mean temperature for the summer so far, from June 1, stands at 16.48C – which is 1.88C above the 1991 to 2020 average.

To equal the 16.12C in 2025, the UK’s warmest summer on record, the rest of August would only need to be 0.21C below the long-term average, and any warmer than this would establish a new record for the country, the Met Office said.

The fire service said that throughout the day they have mobilised fire engines and crews, specialist resources including a helicopter and expert tactical advisors to several significant wildfires in the region.

Neighbouring services have also been called in to support.

Residents affected by smoke have been advised to keep windows and doors closed where possible and follow public health advice.

People with existing respiratory conditions should take extra care and seek medical attention when needed.

SWFRS has urged members of the public to do a number of simple things after a major incident was declared due to several significant wildfire incidents in south Wales.

The fire service said the fires were placing considerable pressure on resources. They are asking everyone to:

• Report any suspicious behaviour or deliberate fire setting to police by calling 101

• Please only call 999 if you have a new emergency to report to the Fire Service

• Stay away from the affected area to allow emergency services to operate safely and effectively

• Do not light fires in the countryside or in your garden

• Do not use barbecues on the ground and fire pits during the prolonged dry period

• Dispose of smoking materials safely

• Avoid flying drones in the area, as they can disrupt emergency operations and pose a risk to the incident operations.

• Follow any local restrictions or safety advice in affected areas.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident and called in support from neighbouring services as they respond to several significant wildfires across the region.

The fire service said the move was due to the fact the fires are affecting a number of communities in various locations and are generating smoke that may be visible for miles.

Drone footage shows the scale of the smoke coming from a wildfire near Ebbw Vale this evening.

The fire is one of several burning across south Wales this evening as fire crews work around the clock to bring the fires under control before an even hotter day tomorrow.

Elsewhere in the UK firefighters are also tackling significant blazes. In Devon, clouds of smoke can be seen across Exeter as 20 fire engines respond to a large wildfire in multiple parts of Mincinglake Valley Park.

The wildfire began shortly before 3pm on Tuesday and local residents have been urged to avoid the area, and keep windows and doors closed.

Devon Wildlife Trust said in a statement:

New photos from Jubilee Walk in Rogerstone, Newport, shows just how close the wildfire there is to homes.

The fire started on the fields at Rogerstone Welfare Ground and fire crews are currently in attendance.

Fire crews are tackling yet another wildfire near Pengarnddu on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil.

The blaze is close to Jepson’s Pond and the road towards Pengarnddu Business Park. The wildfire is one of many burning across south Wales this evening, with others in Caerphilly, Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, Blaenavon, and Rogerstone.

Firefighters from Llandovery Fire and Rescue have been responding to fires in Ebbw Vale and Monmouthshire since 2.30am this morning.

The crew were fire alerted to an incident in the Ebbw Vale area in the early hours of this morning and the same crew have since been diverted to another serious incident in Monmouthshire.

Drone footage has captured another wildfire which is now burning on Rudry Common, near Caerphilly.

The common is home to ancient woodlands, scenic views, and horse riding tracks but is now the site of yet another wildfire.

A firefighting helicopter has been brought in to spray water over Cwmavon Woods, Blaenavon, as crews tackle a wildfire which broke out on Monday evening.

The blaze comes just days after a major wildfire devastated around 300 hectares of land in the Blaenavon area.

Morlais Castle Golf Club in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, has praised the extraordinary work of fire crews fighting wildfires across south Wales.

The golf club shared a photo of five firemen taking a well-deserved break at the golf club they have been using to refill their appliances as they hailed the endless work they had done to tackle nearby fires.

The club wrote:

Drone footage captured today shows the current state of a wildfire in Ferndale which was reignited due to “deliberate fire setting” yesterday.

Fire crews spent several days last week tackling the large Llanwonno Mountain wildfire but the flames were brought under control last Thursday.

Four days after the incident had been stood down, the fire service said the fire had been reignited.

A statement read: “Due to deliberate fire setting in the area, the wildfire in Llanwonno and Penrhys, Ferndale has been reignited. We want to reassure you that our crews are in attendance and working hard to bring the incident to a safe close.

“South Wales Police are patrolling the area, to deter any further deliberate fires, along with our Arson Reduction Team.”