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A devastating wildfire above a Welsh train station in Llanbradach has prompted the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to issue urgent warnings to locals, advising them to close their doors and windows to avoid inhaling smoke. The blaze, which occurred on Saturday, April , was tackled by three fire engines supported by 4X vehicles. Firefighters conducted a tactical burn to create a fire break, effectively constructing a barrier to halt the spread of the flames in Caerphilly county. Despite the incident, Transport for Wales and Inrix reported no disruptions to rail services passing through Llanbradach.
This incident marks the second wildfire reported in Wales on the same day, following a roadside grass fire in Carmarthenshire. Over the past week, Welsh fire services have battled nearly wildfires, highlighting the growing challenge posed by these blazes. Gareth Tovey, an executive council member for the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in Wales, emphasized the need for “urgent investment” to ensure firefighters can protect communities effectively. Tovey noted, “The alarming rise in wildfires this spring is the tip of the iceberg – rising temperatures mean these events will become more common, endangering homes and lives. Firefighters are on the front line of the climate crisis, fighting blazes that are growing in frequency and intensity.”
South Wales Police has reiterated that setting deliberate wildfires is a serious criminal offense classified as arson. Campaigners have warned that Wales is at the forefront of a “climate emergency.” The police statement urged communities to be “WildFireWise,” emphasizing the dangers and consequences of such fires. In a recent period, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded to over wildfire incidents, with most being deliberately set. Mid and West Wales Fire Service attended fires in the last week, with thirteen being large-scale. The public is advised to exercise caution when using outdoor fires, especially during dry conditions, and to educate children about the risks of fire.
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