Image source, RITA RAWEILYImage caption, Emergency services in Wales have been trying to contain the fireByAmy WalkerPublished12 July 2026 A large-scale wildfire in north Wales has been declared a major incident by emergency services, as firefighters tackle fires across England and Wales during the record-breaking heatwave. Residents near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass have been evacuated, while members of the public were warned to avoid the area. In Greater Manchester, fire crews are working to contain a moorland fire near a reservoir, while in Camberley, Hampshire, crews are extinguishing a large heathland fire. Wildfires burned in County Durham, Derbyshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Devon and Somerset over the weekend, during a warning that parts of the country were facing an "exceptional" risk for fires. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said in an update on Sunday afternoon that it was working in "challenging conditions" in order to contain the Conwy Mountain fire, with operations "expected to continue for some time".
Published: July 12, 2026 5:02 pm
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