Residents in affected areas are advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution against smoke exposure
The fire could be seen from miles away(Image: Josh Nolan)
The fire service has issued an update on the wildfire at Clydach Dingle that has been raging for weeks as crews remain at the scene. A number of crews in the surrounding area were called to the grass fire that residents say has been burning for three weeks.
With the fire still raging today, August 27, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has established a multi-agency strategic command group to help tackle the blaze. According to the service the fire has spread over 70 hectares as teams from Tredegar, Maesteg, Tonypandy, Brynmawr and Ebbw Vale attend the scene.
Whilst there is no immediate risk to life or properties, residents in the affected areas have been advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution against smoke exposure.
Overnight on Tuesday five grass fires smouldered as crews were forced to leave the site due to “hours of darkness and difficult terrain”.
Fire services were at the scene, monitoring the situation(Image: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service)
The five wildfires across south Wales included St Cadocs, Pontypool, Plasycoed Road, Pontypool, Pontypool Park, Pontypool, Clydach Dingle, Brynmawr and Cefn Pennar, Cwm-Bach. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here
SWFRS crews remain on site at Clydach Dingle, working to contain the fire whilst they wait for confirmation of an agricultural water bowser arriving on scene to support firefighting efforts.
SWFRS updated the community saying: “A multi-agency strategic command group has been established to coordinate the response to the ongoing wildfire at Clydach Dingle. We are awaiting confirmation of an agricultural water bowser arriving on scene to support firefighting efforts.
“There is no immediate risk to life or property.
“Our officers remain on site, actively monitoring the situation and working to contain the fire.
“We are awaiting further updates regarding the direction of the smoke plume and air quality. Current advice indicates that wind conditions are stable and unlikely to change significantly.
“Residents in affected areas are advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution against smoke exposure.
“We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.”