A significant wildfire on Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass has prompted the evacuation of local households and prompted political calls for urgent action. The blaze, which affected roughly 200 acres, produced a fire front that reached about 1.6km at its height.
Evacuations and public advice
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that 36 homes in Capelulo were evacuated. Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut as smoke and ash affected surrounding areas.
- Location: Conwy Mountain and Sychnant Pass area
- Homes evacuated: 36 (Capelulo)
- Land affected: c. 200 acres
- Maximum fire front: c. 1.6km
Political response
Janet Finch-Saunders MS has written to the Llywydd requesting that the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning make an urgent statement in the Senedd to update the public on the Welsh Government’s response. The MS described the incident as "terrible" and commended the emergency services for their work in challenging conditions.
“My thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible fire and I pay tribute to the fire and rescue service and other emergency services personnel who have been working tirelessly in exceptionally challenging conditions to keep the public safe.”
Local impact and next steps
The scale of the area affected and the length of the fire front indicate a major incident with immediate local consequences for residents and land management. Evacuations and sheltering advice remain the priority while emergency services continue to bring the situation under control. The requested Senedd statement, if granted, would set out the Welsh Government’s assessment of the response, any support for those affected and steps to protect both the public and frontline crews.
| Metric | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| Homes evacuated (Capelulo) | 36 |
| Area affected | c. 200 acres |
| Peak fire front | c. 1.6km |
Residents in the immediate area should follow guidance from emergency services and local authorities. Further updates are expected should the Senedd schedule the requested statement or as emergency services release additional information.
