🔥 Huge wildfire rages on in Blaenavon! 🚒 Firefighters are still battling this massive blaze, covering more than 200 hectares – that’s about 300 football pitches! Communities far and wide in South Wales can feel the impact as smoke is being carried miles away!
Since Sunday evening, fire crews have been working tirelessly to control the “significant wildfire”. It’s now affecting areas including Caerphilly, Cardiff, and Newport. Locals in Nantyglo and Brynmawr have been warned to keep their windows and doors shut as smoky conditions persist.
The fire service is pulling out all the stops, using everything from tactical burns, specialist equipment like 4x4s, drones, and i-cutters, to help firefighters on the ground. Local farmers are also chipping in, working to create fire breaks to curb the spread. It’s a real community effort to tackle this challenging situation.
Drone footage shows vast stretches of land – fern, gorse, and bracken are all burning across a challenging 5km area. Despite the determined efforts, the complex terrain and shifting winds are making things difficult for the heroic crews.
A quick shout-out to all the partner agencies working alongside the fire service, including Natural Resources Wales and local authorities, showing just how essential teamwork is during crises like this.
Let’s keep the emergency routes clear and stay safely away from the area while the professionals do their job! And please, only ring 999 if you spot a separate fire, as every call counts!
Stay safe, South Wales 🙏🔒 #BlaenavonWildfire #CommunitySpirit #StaySafe