🚨 Wildfire Alert Above Bangor! 🚒🔥
A fierce wildfire has erupted on Bangor Mountain, with flames spotted from as early as 5:30 pm on Friday. Awel Davies captured dramatic video footage from Upper Bangor, showing smoke billowing high into the sky.
Locals are abuzz on social media, describing the blaze as “absolutely massive,” though firefighters report it’s now largely under control. However, emergency crews remain on the scene, and residents are urged to avoid the area to stay safe.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is inundated with calls about this grass fire, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. This blaze is just one of many challenging fires hitting Wales recently, with some as large as hundreds of football fields!
The Welsh Government has activated crisis management arrangements to tackle these wild terrains, and Natural Resources Wales is deploying a specialist firefighting helicopter to the Rhinogydd mountains to support ongoing efforts.
Stay safe, and follow updates as we keep you informed about this developing story! 🌲💨 #BangorWildfire #StaySafe #CommunityAlert