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North Wales Wildfire Under Control After Evacuations, Road Closures

7/14/2026

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Story summary

On July 13, authorities stood down the major incident for the Conwy Mountain wildfire, declaring the fire under control.
The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service deployed six engines, three narrow-access appliances, a wildfire unit and an incident command unit in the coordinated response.
Authorities evacuated thirty-six homes in Capelulo, closed two Penmaenmawr schools, kept Sychnant Pass Road and Old Conway Road shut, and told residents to keep windows shut.

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Story summary

On July 13, authorities stood down the major incident for the Conwy Mountain wildfire, declaring the fire under control.
The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service deployed six engines, three narrow-access appliances, a wildfire unit and an incident command unit in the coordinated response.
Authorities evacuated thirty-six homes in Capelulo, closed two Penmaenmawr schools, kept Sychnant Pass Road and Old Conway Road shut, and told residents to keep windows shut.