...By Judah Olanisebee for TDPel Media.
Wildfire Reported in Rhondda Valley, South Wales
Reports are coming in of a fire that has started on the top of a mountain in the Rhondda Valley, located in the southern region of Wales.
While the details are still scarce, local residents have said that the fire appears to have started on the mountain near Dinam Park in Ton Pentre.
From the photos taken at the scene, it appears that fire crews have arrived to tackle the blaze.
Appeal to Stay Away from the Area
In a statement on social media, Buffy Williams Rhondda MS has appealed to locals to avoid the area for their own safety.
She said: “I can see that unfortunately there’s a fire on the mountain behind Dinam Park in Ton.
The emergency services will be working into the night to try to put out the blaze.
I can’t thank them enough.
Please stay away from the area on foot.”
Updates on Live Incident
We will be monitoring the situation and providing the latest updates on the fire incident in Rhondda Valley as they become available.
We have reached out to South Wales Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service for more information on the fire.
Any relevant updates from these sources will be included below.
Stay Safe and Away from the Area
As the emergency services work to contain the fire, it is important for people to stay safe and stay away from the affected area.
The situation is still developing, and we will keep you updated on any developments or further instructions from the authorities.
