At 11.37am on Wednesday, August 13th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Talgarth, Brecon, Llanidloes, Crickhowell, Hay-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells and Rhayader Fire Stations were called to an incident in Llangors.
Crews responded to a wildfire affecting approximately 50 hectares of gorse and bracken. The incident was sectorised and crews utilised wildfire blowers, knapsacks, beaters and an all-terrain vehicle to extinguish the fire. Drones were also utilised to monitor the incident.
This incident was especially challenging for crews due to the area’s terrain.
The final crews left the scene at 11.47am on Thursday, August 14th.
Wales Wildfire Board
Every year fire is responsible for the destruction of thousands of hectares of countryside, open space, and wildlife habitats. Partners of the Wales Wildfire Board commit to working with communities to build a healthier and more resilient landscape, by developing a more biodiverse countryside for the future.
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