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  1. The National Trust requested closures which are now being enforced by Shropshire Council, affecting the property in Church Stretton.
  2. Wildfire smoke is drifting across the border, raising fire risk concerns in south Shropshire, which is affected by the ongoing situation in South Wales.
  3. Wildfires are impacting the regional infrastructure and land of South Wales, specifically affecting Llangynidr, Ebbw Vale, and Blaenavon.

A wildfire occurred near Blaenavon hillside above Ebbw valley on August 16, 2026.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 16
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What happened

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A wildfire occurred near Blaenavon hillside above Ebbw valley on August 16, 2026.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Ebbw ValeBlaenavon

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Part of

Wildfires are impacting the regional infrastructure and land of South Wales, specifically affecting Llangynidr, Ebbw Vale, and Blaenavon. All 2 developments

Within The National Trust requested closures which are now being enforced by Shropshire Council, affecting the property in Church Stretton.

The entities involved

  • Ebbw Vale

    town in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, UK

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  • Blaenavon

    town in Torfaen, Wales, UK

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