22/07/2026
🚒 Update 16:30
Firefighters continue to respond to a number of wildfire incidents across North Wales, with crews undertaking inspections, maintaining firebreaks and working with partner agencies to reduce the risk of further spread.
At these locations, crews continue to maintain a presence, actively monitor conditions and dampen down hotspots as a precaution:
• Pentrefelin, Holyhead
• Hope Mountain
• Pentre Halkyn
• Mount Pleasant, Brymbo
• The mountain above Capelulo near Sychnant Pass
Resources remain in attendance on the Rhinogydd mountains near Cwm Bychan Lake, close to Harlech, and on the Trawsfynydd side of the mountain, where the fire is moving away from the forestry line.
The public are asked to take extra care if smoke affects visibility, particularly on the A470 in the Bronaber / Coed y Brenin area.
Met Office reports suggest that smoke from wildfires elsewhere in Wales and across the border, combined with changing wind conditions, may also be impacting communities in parts of North Wales.
Jami Jennings, Service Delivery Manager and Tactical Coordination Group Chair, said:
"This remains a demanding response for our crews, control room colleagues and support teams, and I am very grateful for the commitment they continue to show alongside our partner agencies.
"We are also extremely grateful to local communities for their patience and cooperation. Conditions are still very dry, so it is vital that people keep away from affected areas and avoid blocking access for emergency vehicles.
"Smoke can travel some distance depending on the wind direction, so communities that are not close to the fires may still notice smoke. Anyone affected should stay indoors where possible, keep windows and doors closed, and ventilate once conditions improve.
"We are asking everyone to help prevent further incidents:
• do not light fires, campfires or disposable barbecues,
• avoid controlled burns while conditions remain so dry,
• dispose of smoking materials safely, and take litter home.
"If you spot a fire, please leave the area immediately, get to a safe place and call 999, asking for the Fire and Rescue Service.
"Diolch yn fawr for continuing to support our work and for helping us keep people, communities and crews safe."