Wildfire expected to spread due to heatwave as 36 homes evacuated

A major wildfire in north Wales has forced the evacuation of 36 homes near Conwy Mountain. Emergency services are working to contain the blaze, which is being exacerbated by current heatwave conditions.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing threat of wildfires in temperate regions due to climate-driven extreme weather events.
Image source, Rita Raweily Image caption, Emergency services have been trying to contain the fires in Sychnant Pass
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