Wildfire near Conwy Mountain expected to spread due to heatwave

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A wildfire near Conwy Mountain, Wales, is expected to spread due to a heatwave.
Firefighters are battling the blaze, which has forced residents to flee and affected approximately 200 acres of land.
The fire service has declared a major incident and urged the public to avoid the area.

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A wildfire near Conwy Mountain, Wales, is expected to spread due to a heatwave. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which has forced residents to flee and affected approximately 200 acres of land. The fire service has declared a major incident and urged the public to avoid the area.

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