Llantysilio Mountain still smoking one week on
A hillside fire is still smouldering near Llangollen more than a week after it began.
Smoke can be seen rising from Llantysilio Mountain, a well known beauty spot west of the town.
North Wales firefighters remain at the scene.
The blaze broke out on July 18 and roads and footpaths had to be closed as firefighters broke the initial gorse and heather fire under control.
Over the week the fire has re-ignited several times.
Kevin Roberts, Senior Fire Safety Manager, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “It is exceptionally hot and this weather looks set to continue - so it’s important that everybody takes extra care when they are out and about in the countryside to help reduce the risk of fire.
“In these dry conditions, fires involving grass, bracken and heather can develop extremely quickly, especially in raised winds, and fires can soon get out of control and spread to neighbouring properties or forestry, with the need for us then to attend to extinguish them.
"It is more important than ever in these conditions to make sure that any smoking materials are discarded and extinguished properly. Avoid open fires altogether in this dry period."
