Major incident declared in Wales as wildfires burn across UK
Emergency services in Wales have declared a major incident as wildfires spread across the UK during an intense, record-breaking heatwave. Residents have been evacuated from affected areas, and authorities have warned of an 'exceptional' risk of further fires.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events and their direct 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 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.
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