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14 Fires Hit South Wales as Treherbert Blaze Contained

8/17/2026

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Fire crews fought 14 fires in south Wales on Sunday, including blazes at Rhandirmwyn, Ammanford and Hay-on-Wye.
Fire service manager Geraint Thomas said flames reached tree height in a pine forest near Rhandirmwyn, burned 480 hectares, and cooler weather helped contain the blaze.
MP Chris Bryant called the Treherbert fire appalling, thanked London fire engines and helicopters, and praised the Royal Logistics Corps and Royal Engineers for moving water supplies.

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Fire crews fought 14 fires in south Wales on Sunday, including blazes at Rhandirmwyn, Ammanford and Hay-on-Wye.
Fire service manager Geraint Thomas said flames reached tree height in a pine forest near Rhandirmwyn, burned 480 hectares, and cooler weather helped contain the blaze.
MP Chris Bryant called the Treherbert fire appalling, thanked London fire engines and helicopters, and praised the Royal Logistics Corps and Royal Engineers for moving water supplies.