Karmactive Staff
Smoke rises from Cwm Mountain as North Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews work to control a wildfire behind Maesdu Golf Club in Llandudno. The service received emergency calls at 12:56 pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, dispatching multiple units to the scene.
“We are in attendance at a fire behind Maes Du Golf Club on Cwm Mountain, Llandudno,” NWFRS posted on social media. “Please stay away from the area and we are asking people in the Llandudno area to close windows and doors especially residents on Ffordd Maenan and Bodnant.”
Smoke from the wildfire has spread across the region, visible from points as distant as Abergele and throughout the Conwy Valley. Fire appliances from Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, and specialized wildfire units from Abergele have responded to contain the fire’s spread and protect nearby properties.
The incident adds to Cwm Mountain’s fire history, with a previous blaze occurring near Llandudno General Hospital in February 2025, and another in May 2025 that was suspected to have been started deliberately.
Welsh wildfire data shows that fires often peak during dry, warm periods, with Wales reporting seasonal patterns in official statistics. The Welsh Government and fire services across Wales work together through Operation Dawns Glaw, a multi-agency taskforce established in 2016 to reduce the impact of grass fires across Wales.
The 2025 UK wildfire season has seen numerous incidents across the country, placing additional strain on fire services nationwide.
Wildfire suppression tactics often include establishing firebreaks and, where appropriate, controlled burns. Fire service chiefs urge people to follow Dawns Glaw safety messages to help prevent fires in open areas.
NWFRS continues monitoring and fighting the Cwm Mountain fire, with crews in attendance and thanking the public for their calls while asking residents to follow safety advisories.
The article described the wildfire at Cwm Mountain in Llandudno, presented details about the emergency response, included historical fire data for the location, provided regional wildfire statistics, and listed safety recommendations for local residents.
