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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Bethan McKernan Wales correspondent

Firefighters battle Powys wildfires for fifth day as public urged to stay away

A fire engine drives along a rural road at night. Fires can be seen lighting the night sky in the distance
It is unclear how the fires started or grew so quickly. Photograph: Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service

Firefighters are struggling to control wildfires raging though the scenic Elan valley in mid-Wales for a fifth day.

The Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service has been working to extinguish fires in and around the Powys beauty spot since Sunday. It is not yet clear how much damage has been done to the valley, 80% of which is designated as sites of special scientific interest, raising fears for flora and fauna.

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