Overview
- Fire crews in the Elan Valley near Cwmystwyth are preparing to leave after more than five days of work, with the wildfires now under control.
- Heavy rainfall combined with continued helicopter water drops from Natural Resources Wales cooled hotspots in areas that were hard for ground teams to reach.
- Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service led a joint operation with NRW and partner agencies across sites near Claerwen Reservoir and Teifi Pools.
- Public health advice remains in place due to lingering smoke, with residents told to keep windows closed and to contact NHS 111 Wales if they feel unwell.
- Hafod Estate remains closed as a precaution, and agencies urge #WildfireWise steps such as avoiding open fires, skipping disposable BBQs, and taking litter home.