Extra fire crews attend Horseshoe Pass as wildfires reignite – ‘keep away’

Extra firecrews are back at Llantysilio mountain near Llangollen as the mountain fires have reignited.

Update: The Fire Service have just said: “4 crews dealing with hotspots & fire around Berwyn quarry area. Horseshoe Pass Road CLOSED Llantysilio Village to Ponderosa cafe both directions. KEEP AWAY from Mountain. Crews working in difficult circumstances.”

Road closed at the Horseshoe Pass when on the way back from Llangollen due to a massive fire.. I am in awe of the selfless way @NorthWalesFire Fire Fighters are battling these types of fire this summer pic.twitter.com/1EQLBCqINP

— SCO Mark Owen (@NWPSpecialCO) August 5, 2018

Original information below:

This afternoon more firecrews have attended the area to support those who were dampening down areas of concern.

The flames are close to the Horseshoe Pass road, and although it has remained open for most of the day, there have been periods of closures.

The last official update from North Wales Fire and Rescue service this morning read: “Crews carried out inspections overnight checking for hotspots. Horseshoe Pass road reopened overnight. Smoke blowing NW.

“Advice remains to avoid mountain for safety. Crews remaining throughout the day.”

Below is a video from this afternoon:

@wrexham fire in horseshoe pass pic.twitter.com/GfoQKVnQCx

— Milan jones (@Milanjones14) August 5, 2018

Thanks to Aled for the top image from earlier today.