Firefighters are tackling an ongoing grass fire in Newport, the most recent of almost 70 other wildfires reported in South Wales since last Friday.
South Wales Fire and Rescue was alerted to a grass fire in Rhiwderin at approximately 10:35am this morning in the vicinity of Fox Hill, the fifth such incident reported in Newport in the last three days.
There are currently six appliances in attendance at the scene.
A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from Merthyr, Duffryn and Abercarn are currently at the scene and the incident remains ongoing."
It comes after a crew from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service tackled another fire near Fox Hill less than twenty four hours ago.
Since last Friday, May 29, firefighters have responded to five such incidents in Newport.
Here are the details in relation to the incidents crews responded to between Friday and Sunday:
- Fox Hill Rhiwderin - 1 appliance - deliberate
- Bank Street, St Julians - 1 appliance - deliberate
- Amelia Way - 1 appliance - accidental
- Llanvair Road, Barnardstown - 1 appliance - deliberate
Across the area they cover, South Wales Fire and Rescue attended nearly 70 grass fires between Friday and Sunday.
Massive grass fire has destroyed acres of Welsh woodland:
Large fires included Garn Wen in Maesteg, Fox Hill in Rhiwderin, Trealaw area of Tonypandy and Penrhys in Ferndale.
A statement on South Wales Fire and Rescue's website said: "The majority of these fires have required the attendance of multiple appliances, use of critical equipment and the movement of resources.
"Deliberate fires are unacceptable at any time, but during a time of national crisis emergency service resources are critical in protecting the public."
They also warned that the smoke caused by fires can pose a danger to elderly and vulnerable people, and those potentially suffering from Covid-19.
