- 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.
Wildfire crews are currently engaged in a blaze in Ferndale, following a significant wildfire that broke out in the Blaenavon area of South Wales.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 5
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What happened
Wildfire crews are currently engaged in a blaze in Ferndale, following a significant wildfire that broke out in the Blaenavon area of South Wales.
Who's involved
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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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Ferndale
city in Humboldt County, California, United States
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Related events
- A wildfire occurred near Blaenavon hillside above Ebbw valley on August 16, 2026.
- The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is tackling widespread wildfires across the region.
- Wildfire damage in Blaenavon requires extensive land recovery efforts involving farming operations.
- Wildfires are impacting the regional infrastructure and land of South Wales, specifically affecting Llangynidr, Ebbw Vale, and Blaenavon.
- Wildfires impacted the region of South Wales, prompting the government to announce a summit to discuss urgent lessons.