Massive wildfires engulf parts of Wales as public urged to stay away

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Fire crews are continuing to fight wildfires which have ravaged parts of rural Wales since last weekend as they urge the public to stay away.

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Crews are now in their third day of battling an escalating wildfire in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, while other fires in the Elan Valley area have been burning since Sunday.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the fire in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park started on Wednesday afternoon, rapidly tearing through 20 square kilometres of conservation land.Forests, peat, and grassland have been decimated, with various all-terrain vehicles and drones sent to assist emergency response operations.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The fire service said it is working with the National Trust, Natural Resources Wales and South Wales Police to coordinate an efficient response and reduce the spread of the flames.Meanwhile, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have spent almost an entire week tackling dangerous wildfires in the Elan Valley...

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