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
Thirty-six homes have been evacuated after a major incident was declared following a wildfire in north Wales.
The blaze broke out near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass in Conwy county on Sunday.
About 200 acres of land had been affected, and one family forced to flee their home said the fire reached their driveway.
Anthony Jones, assistant chief fire officer for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, told Radio 4's Today programme they were expecting the fire to spread because of the heatwave.
Jones said residents living nearby should keep windows and doors shut.
He added that about 200 acres of land had been affected with a fire front of about 1.6km at the height of the incident.
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