Helicopter tackles 'challenging' moorland wildfire major incident
South Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceA moorland wildfire has been declared a major incident due the number of resources required to fight it, including a helicopter.
It is helping crews who have been fighting the blaze near Llangynidr Reservoir, Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, since Saturday.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) said conditions had been a "challenge due to the wind".
Its firefighters have been assisting teams from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service in tackling the blaze overnight.
Stephen Davies / The Photoshop GuySpecialist contractors and partner agencies have also been involved in the operation.
Appliances including all-terrain vehicles and high-volume pumps have also been brought in.
"As part of our ongoing assessment of the incident, weather conditions and the resources needed, a specialist firefighting helicopter is now supporting crews on the ground," SWFRS said on Sunday afternoon.
"We expect to be at the scene for a few days and we will continue to review our response daily as conditions change."
Llangynidr Road has been closed and Dyfed-Powys Police advised people to avoid the area.
