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  1. Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
  2. Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
  3. Widespread fires are burning across England and Wales, with the incident originating in Manchester and major incident declared in North Wales, putting Southern England including London at risk.
  4. A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Newport.

A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Caerphilly and impacting residents.

9 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 17
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A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Caerphilly and impacting residents.

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South WalesBlaenavonCaerphilly

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  1. Police are urging the public to avoid the area due to multiple wildfire incidents.1 source
  2. Political and community leaders met in Blaenavon to address the wildfire aftermath.1 source
  3. Crisis management activated for the wildfire in Blaenavon, South Wales.1 source
  4. Wildfire outbreak in Blaenavon area with NRW support across Wales.1 source
  5. Smoke from the Blaenavon fire is now reported to be affecting Caerphilly.1 source

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A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Newport.

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