- Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
- Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
- 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.
- 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.
13 reports, 5 independent
Updated Oct 23
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What happened
A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Caerphilly and impacting residents.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Police are urging the public to avoid the area due to multiple wildfire incidents.1 source
Political and community leaders met in Blaenavon to address the wildfire aftermath.1 source
Crisis management activated for the wildfire in Blaenavon, South Wales.1 source
Wildfire outbreak in Blaenavon area with NRW support across Wales.1 source
Smoke from the Blaenavon fire is now reported to be affecting Caerphilly.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Wales
geographical region of Wales
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Blaenavon
town in Torfaen, Wales, UK
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Caerphilly
town and community in Wales
Nothing else this week.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- southwalesargus.co.uk
- southwalesargus.co.uk
- freepressseries.co.uk
- bbc.co.uk
- southwalesargus.co.uk
- walesonline.co.ukTwo huge wildfires continue to rage
- walesonline.co.ukWaterbombing helicopters deployed in Wales as wildfire update issued
- walesonline.co.uk'At some stage crews from every station in south Wales will be at this wildfire'
- southwalesargus.co.uk
- standard.co.uk