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Thick smoke fills sky as fire breaks out on mountain

Llandudno fire: Mountain blaze sends thick smoke billowing above Welsh town
  • A fire erupted behind Maes Du Golf Club on Cwm Mountain in Llandudno on Tuesday, 26 August.
  • Smoke was seen billowing over Llandudno as a result of the blaze.
  • North Wales Fire and Rescue Service deployed multiple fire appliances and wildfire units from various locations to tackle the incident.
  • Residents in Llandudno, particularly those on Ffordd Maenan and Bodnant, were advised to close their windows and doors and avoid the area.
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