Fires started 'deliberately' on mountain as crews tackle blaze
Firefighters are battling a wildfire on Llanwonno mountain in the Rhondda Valley that is suspected to have been started deliberately. Emergency services are working in difficult conditions to protect nearby homes and manage air quality concerns.
Why it matters
Deliberate wildfires pose a significant threat to local ecosystems, public safety, and property, requiring extensive emergency resources.
Figure caption, Wildfire breaks out on Llanwonno mountain
Fires are believed to have been deliberately started on a mountain where crews have been tackling a blaze since the weekend.
The fire at Llanwonno, near Ferndale in the Rhondda Valley, began on Saturday afternoon with emergency services remaining at the scene.
It remains a major incident due to the scale of the fire and "challenging conditions" on the mountain, including low cloud, mist and rain.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) said there were reports of "deliberate fire setting" on the mountain overnight on Monday, while firefighters continued working to contain the blaze.
Image source, Martin Phillips Image caption, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said there were reports of "deliberate fire setting" on the mountain
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