- The National Trust requested closures which are now being enforced by Shropshire Council, affecting the property in Church Stretton.
- Wildfire smoke is drifting across the border, raising fire risk concerns in south Shropshire, which is affected by the ongoing situation in South Wales.
Wildfires are impacting the regional infrastructure and land of South Wales, specifically affecting Llangynidr, Ebbw Vale, and Blaenavon.
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Updated Aug 16
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What happened
Wildfires are impacting the regional infrastructure and land of South Wales, specifically affecting Llangynidr, Ebbw Vale, and Blaenavon.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A wildfire occurred near Blaenavon hillside above Ebbw valley on August 16, 2026.Sub-event
British Army is supporting fire services in the South Wales wildfire response.1 source
- Wildfires are affecting multiple communities across South Wales, including Cwmbran, Aberdare, Brynmawr, Llandovery, Blaenavon, and Ebbw Vale.Sub-event
Wildfires are currently affecting infrastructure and residential areas in South Wales.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Wales
geographical region of Wales
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Llangynidr
lake in Powys
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Ebbw Vale
town in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, UK
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Related events
- Wildfires impacted the region of South Wales, prompting the government to announce a summit to discuss urgent lessons.
- The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is tackling widespread wildfires across the region.
- Wildfire smoke drifted across the border and affected communities in Llangynidr, Herefordshire, and Hay-on-Wye.
- Fire services are responding to a wildfire involving specific locations including Keswick, Appleby, and Sedbergh.
- Major incidents due to scale and spread of fires in South Wales led to formal requests through the MACA process.