Blaenavon wildfire will burn for 'several days' as firefighters battle blaze

The fire has been burning for four days15:01, 22 Jul 2026Updated 15:01, 22 Jul 2026A major wildfire burning on the mountains surrounding Blaenavon has entered its fourth day, with firefighters battling a blaze stretching across more than 200 hectares – an area roughly equivalent to 300 football pitches.‌The perimeter of the fire is 5km.‌The Welsh Government has warned it will continue to burn for "several days".‌South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) said the fire, which broke out on Sunday evening, remains a "significant wildfire" covering mixed terrain of fern, gorse and bracken.Fire crews have been working around the clock in hot, smoky and humid conditions, using specialist tactics and equipment to contain the blaze while changing wind conditions continue to spread smoke across la