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Villagers urged to evacuate due to wildfire on Conwy Mountain

People have been advised to evacuate their homes in a rural community due to the spread of a wildfire.

Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass in Conwy county since Sunday morning.

Penmaenmawr town council advised householders at Capelulo, particularly those around the Fairy Glen public house, to “leave safely and follow the instructions of the emergency services on scene”.

“This remains a precautionary measure due to smoke being carried by the wind,” it said in a Facebook post, external.

The Gladstone Inn has been deemed a place of safety for evacuees and those unable to return to their homes.

The Conwy Old Road, Dwygyfylchi, has been closed due to the blaze.

North Wales Police advised other householders to “keep all doors and windows closed for the time being”.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted to the fire in the early hours.


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