Major incident declared in Wales as firefighters tackle wildfires across UK
Emergency services in Wales have declared a major incident as wildfires spread across the UK during a record-breaking heatwave. Residents in affected areas have been evacuated, and officials have warned of high wildfire risks across England and Wales.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing threat of climate-driven extreme weather events and their impact on public safety and infrastructure.
Image source, RITA RAWEILY Image caption, Emergency services in Wales have been trying to contain the fire
A large-scale wildfire in north Wales as 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.
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