Firefighters battle Powys wildfires for fifth day as public urged to stay away
Firefighters in Powys, Wales, have been battling wildfires in the Elan Valley for a fifth consecutive day, with authorities deploying a helicopter to assist in containment efforts. The cause of the fires remains unknown, but dry weather conditions are believed to have contributed to their rapid spread across the ecologically sensitive area. The public has been urged to avoid the region, and nearby sites including the Hafod Estate have been closed for safety.
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It is unclear how the fires started or grew so quickly. Photograph: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceView image in fullscreenIt is unclear how the fires started or grew so quickly. Photograph: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceWalesFirefighters battle Powys wildfires for fifth day as public urged to stay awayMid and West Wales fire and rescue service has been trying to extinguish fires in Elan valley since SundayBethan McKernan Wales correspondent Thu 30 Apr 2026 07.57 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 08.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFirefighters 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…
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