12 fire crews have attended Glascwm wildfire affecting 90 hectares of land

Mid Wales and Herefordshire firefighters are continuing to battle a wildfire at Glascwm, which the

fire service says is affecting approximately 90 hectares of land.

12 crews have attended the wildfire that is ongoing today.

Brecon Fire Station has paid tribute to local farmers who have been helping crews who are continuing to battle the Glascwm wildfire, sharing these photographs from the scene on Tuesday morning.

A fire service utility vehicle at the Glascwm fire where firefighters and landowners are working together to create fire breaks. | Brecon Fire Station.

placeholder image — A fire service utility vehicle at the Glascwm fire where firefighters and landowners are working together to create fire breaks. | Brecon Fire Station.

The station said: "Just when you thought it was over...

“The amazing farming community in full swing again, supporting crews from Brecon, Hay-on-Wye, Builth Wells, Llandrindod, Rhayader, Eardisley, Peterchurch, Abercrave and Presteigne.

“Another full day spent working in really challenging conditions.

“Well done everyone for just keeping going. Let's hope the rain comes tomorrow.

“To add to an already busy day, Brecon supported Crickhowell with a vehicle fire."

Smoke blankets the hillside at Glascwm as fire crews continue to fight the blaze. | Brecon Fire Station

The update highlights the continued effort required to contain the wildfire, with multiple fire crews working alongside farmers and landowners to create firebreaks and limit the spread of the blaze.

Huge clouds of smoke have been billowing across the hillside as crews worked in difficult conditions on the ground.

Huge clouds of smoke continue to rise from the Glascwm fire as firefighters and landowners work to contain it. | Brecon Fire Station

Hay Meadow Burial Ground has shared this dramatic photograph and an update from Monday night as the wildfire continued to burn on Glascwm Hill.

In a social media post, the burial ground said: "Sadly Glascwm hill is on fire now right above us best for everyone to keep away as the smoke can be quite intense.

“Lots of gratitude to the fire crews who are working so hard and presently protecting our nearest neighbour's home.

“Rich and I were both up in ‘Hay Meadow’ and took this photo late last night.

“Through the night we have heard large diggers working so hard trying to create a firebreak.

“It seems so unreal, just wish it would rain!"

The gorse and grass fire at Glascwm started yesterday afternoon and had a fire front them of approximately 600 metres with a significant amount of smoke being generated.

Yesterday afternoon crews from five different Powys fire stations were on site including Builth Wells, Rhayader, Llandrindod Wells, Hay-on-Wye and Brecon.

A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “We would like to reassure residents that fire crews are in attendance and actively dealing with the incident.

If you are in or travelling through the Glascwm area, please avoid the immediate area where possible to allow emergency vehicles and crews to operate safely, keep windows and doors closed if you are affected by smoke, take extra care on surrounding roads where smoke may reduce visibility, do not attempt to approach the incident to take photographs or videos and continue to call 999 if you see a separate fire or believe life or property is at immediate risk.”