2 days ago
Mountain fire in Gwent reported after ‘fifth fire' in area
In the Facebook group Blaenavon and Beyond local Stuart Baldwin posted:
'Looks like a fire at the old drift mine on the Coity, fire service are enroute hope they get to it before it spread.'
Jane Rawlings said: 'Fingers crossed it's out quickly.'
Tina Ann said: 'Oh no! Hope they manage to put it out quickly!'
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were contacted for further update.
They said: 'There was a fire in the quarry.
'It's been left to burn as it's in an inaccessible area.
There is no danger to life or property, but fire crews were unable to reach the area.'
This is the fifth call out that the fire station has dealt with in the past two weeks.
A fire at the old drift mine on the Coity (Image: NQ) Another fire was spotted earlier on June 26.
South Wales Fire and Rescue service received the call to Llanover road to an extinguished fire at an unattended campfire.
A spokesperson said: 'SWFRS received a call at approximately 21:00 on 26/06/2025 to reports of a fire near Llanover road.
'One crew and appliance from Blaenavon attended the scene and extinguished the fire, an unattended campfire, using a knapsack sprayer and two beaters.
'STOP message received at approximately 21:21.'
