There have been several fires during the heatwave and people have urged to avoid the Newgale beach area of Pembrokeshire

Crews have been tackling several fires in Wales as temperatures rose during the heatwave. There have been fires at two sites next to the popular beach at Newgale, Pembrokeshire, more than 100 firefighters have been tackling an industrial site blaze in Milford Haven and the Rhigos mountain road remains closed after a massive wildfire.

The Rhigos mountain above Treherbert has kept the A4061 Rhigos Mountain Pass closed in both directions since Sunday afternoon, and it remains closed on Tuesday morning (August 16). Rhondda Cynon Taf council has said that the road will remain closed until "further notice".

A statement said emergency works are underway to make the area safe. The fire has damaged both the plastic and wire netting on the mountainside and specialist rope access contractors being sourced to scale and remove loose rocks

The fire at Waterston Industrial Estate in Milford Haven continued on Monday and some firefighters remain at the scene.

Firefighters managed to extinguish one fire near the beach at Newgale but another has been raging for much of Monday on a nearby hillside.

Mid and West Wales Fire Service have been asking people who live close to the beach to keep their doors and windows closed and to keep away from the scene.

We'll be bringing you the latest updates on these incidents in the blog below. Do you have photos or video footage you'd like to share with us? Email: cathy.owen@walesonline.co.uk

The RCT council hs outlined plans to re-open the road between 4.30pm and 9am from tomorrow.

The fire at Margam has closed the A48 at Pyle in both directions from Coed Hirwun to Pen Y Bryn turn off.

Traffic is coping well, but it is affecting traffic between Margam and South Cornelly

The Rhigos Mountain Road remains closed

Councillor Andrew Morgan, who is leader of RCT council, said: "Rocks falling is ongoing problem and specialist rope access crews will be working on the mountain on Tuesday. Further update will be issued by the council.

"Options to reopen Maerdy Mountain road this week are being urgently explored with the contractors working on that scheme.".

Fire crews are tackling another large blaze, this time at agricultural buildings near Margam.

Residents have been asked to keep windows and doors closed following callout in Neath Port Talbot, at 1.22am on Tuesday.

About 10 fire engines from Kenfig Hill, Bridgend and Swansea have been sent to the scene.

The fire service said access along the A48 has been restricted and motorists were advised to select alternative routes to avoid any further congestion.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with the incident.

Speaking about the Newgale fire, a fire service spokesman said: "There are some hot spots and flare-ups linked to an earlier incident but only one hose reel jet is in use so it's nothing major at this stage. The original cause of the fire is considered to be accidental."

Moving onto the Milford Haven fire, he added: "There are still some crews there. Two main pumps are in use at the moment. We're making good progress."

Ellie Hall was kayaking off the coast between Caerfai Bay and Porthclais Harbour when she spotted the smoke from the first Newgale fire. She's sent us this picture, taken at around 3.30pm on Sunday.

Please stay away for the area on Treherbert Mountain where there was a fire. The road is closed, which includes for runners and cyclist. Rocks are continuing to fall from the hill side, it is extremely dangerous pic.twitter.com/FgiElCW6eo

@Mawwfire pic.twitter.com/jL4JchmKCe

Crews remain in attendance at the waste fire in Milford Haven, still very warm here! Crews doing amazing work and we are being supported by partners and local businesses @mawwfire pic.twitter.com/dm0Ct8BFyL

We're currently in attendance at an incident at Newgale. Crews are on scene working hard to keep the fire under control. We advice local residents to keep all windows and doors closed at this time and for people to keep away from scene whilst we deal with this incident. Thanks pic.twitter.com/sK78kR8Rec

Here are our latest pictures of the fires, taken this afternoon by drones in Newgale and Milford Haven.

Night-fall over Newgale… still a nice orange glow Could be a long night, long way from home..! #oncall @mawwfire @partymarty740 pic.twitter.com/BNqllkbD3J

These pictures show two sites in Newgale, one where a fire has been extinguished and another where a fire was still raging this afternoon.

A spokesperson for the force said: "At approximately 1:09pm on Sunday the 14th of August 2022, we received reports of a grass fire on the Rhigos Mountain in Treherbert.

"Multiple crews from Fire and Rescue Stations across South Wales attended the scene alongside emergency service colleagues and partner agencies. Specialist resources were mobilised to the scene to help tackle the fire, including a helicopter, Polaris all-terrain vehicle and water browsers.

"Crews utilised specialist equipment such as beaters, hose reels and leaf blowers to manage the fire and preventing it from spreading further. The road was closed as a safety precaution due to the proximity of the fire and damage to cliff netting which caused loose boulders to fall onto the road.

"A reinspection of the area was scheduled as a safety precaution and upon arrival crews discovered that the fire had reignited and took immediate action. The fire affected approximately 20 hectares of grass, gorse and forestry trees.

"A stop message was received at approximately 1:58am on Monday the 15th of August 2022."

A spokesperson for MWWFS said: "On Sunday 14th August 2022 at 14:20, crews from St.Davids, Fishguard, Llandrindod Wells and Newquay were called to an incident at Newgale Beach, North Carpark, Newgale, Haverfordwest.

"Crews used 6 hose reel jets, beaters, wild fire blower and water bowser to extinguish the fire. Crews left the scene at 17:34."

A spokesperson said: "On Sunday 14th August at 13:55, crews from Newtown, Llanwrtyd Wells, Aberystwyth, Tregaron, Aberaeron, Lampeter, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Narberth, Pembroke Dock, Tenby, Pontardulais, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Pontyates, Ammanford, Tumble, Llandeilo, Llandovery and Whitland attended an incident in Waterston, Milford Haven.

"Incident was at a Waste Recycling building, which also spread to adjacent field and 3 out buildings. Turntable ladder, 4 ground monitors and a number of Hose Reel Jets were in use. Natural Resource Wales also in attendance.

"Make Major Pumps 14, High Volume Pump and Incident Command Unit also in attendance with major incident declared. Incident is currently ongoing."

In a tweet, NRW wrote: "Our officers are working to support partners and emergency services, following a large fire that broke out yesterday afternoon (Sunday 14) at Waterston Industrial Estate, Pembrokeshire."

Our officers are working to support partners and emergency services, following a large fire that broke out yesterday afternoon (Sunday 14) at Waterston Industrial Estate, Pembrokeshire. https://t.co/LLecSyAITT

Traffic monitoring says: "A4061 Rhigos Mountain Pass in both directions closed due to serious fire from Rhigos Road / Hirwaun Industrial Estate to Treherbert. Traffic is coping well. The closure is affecting traffic between Treherbert and Rhigos."

A spokesperson from Mid and West Fire and Rescue has confirmed firefighters are still at the scene. The spokesperson said: "There are three fire engines and several specialist appliances," at the scene this morning.

A spokesperson from Dyfed Powys Police has confirmed firefighters are still at the scene.

Fire officer Criag Thomas from the Mid And West Wales Fire And Rescue Service has thanked all the crews who helped to try tackle the blaze in Milford Haven as well as the local businesses.

Huge thanks to all the crews from all parts of @mawwfire at fire in Milford Haven today, amazing support from local businesses who supplied endless drinks and food. Huge shout out to our Control room who had multiple incidents ongoing! Tremendous work by everyone #thankyou pic.twitter.com/foKjFvE6nO

Dyfed-Powys Police have realised a statement outlining the situation in Milford Haven and have confirmed approximately 100 members of staff from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are on-scene.

A spokesperson said: "At approximately 2pm this afternoon (Sunday August 14) Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene of a large waste site fire at a unit in Waterston Industrial Estate.

"A large storage unit has been destroyed by the fire, which spread to an adjacent waste recycling centre. Crews are working to extinguish the fire at both locations and mitigate further spread.

"Significant smoke is billowing from the scene of the fire, and residents in the Johnston, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, and Neyland areas as well as the other side of the estuary are advised to keep windows and doors closed, and remain indoors until further notice."

The spokesperson continued: "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have approximately 100 staff on scene, with 14 appliances, specialist assets including a drone to provide situational awareness and tactical officers tackling the blaze. Senior officers on scene are liaising with Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Ambulance Service Trust, Dyfed-Powys Police, Pembrokeshire County Council and local contractors to establish a plan to extinguish the fire in the next few days.

"No one has been injured, and no adverse effects have been reported in the area at this time. There are no particular concerns for any nearby dwellings and therefore no evacuations are being considered at this time.

"The B4325 road is closed, so the public are asked to avoid the area and take an alternative route."

Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas, who attended the scene said: “Crews have worked extremely hard tackling the fire in hot and challenging conditions, to mitigate against the effects to the environment and from a public health perspective. Crews are also attending a large grass fire in Newgale, meaning approximately 20 appliances have been in attendance in the area tackling fires. This has placed a great deal of strain on our local resources.”

Dyfed-Powys Police wish to thank the local community "for their cooperation and understanding whilst every effort is made to bring this to a safe conclusion as soon as possible".

A Public Health Wales spokesperson added: “Motorists who have to travel through the smoke should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed.

“Smoke can irritate air passages, skin and eyes, resulting in coughing and wheezing, breathlessness and chest pain, so individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, such as asthma, should carry any necessary medication or inhalers with them at all times and seek medical advice if their symptoms worsen by contacting their GP or NHS 111.

“We are currently at heat health alert level 3 and it is important that you protect yourself from smoke, whilst also keeping cool. Further information on how to stay safe during periods of warm weather can be found on Public Health Wales website:

“When sheltering indoors, open windows that are on the opposite side to the plume/smoke when it is safe to do so and when the air feels cooler outside than inside to get air flowing through the home, for example, at night. Once the smoke has moved away, consider opening doors and windows to allow properties to cool down, being mindful of changing conditions and that the smoke could return.”

BBC Wales journalist Peter Gillbirand has shared this picture of the wildfire in Newgale at 9.43pm this evening, clearly showing flames and thick smoke.

"The wildfire in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, is still raging on and causing a lot of alarm in the area," he said.

The wildfire in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, is still raging on and causing a lot of alarm in the area.#Heatwave2022 pic.twitter.com/xN06d4l5Fb

Councillor of Mountain Ash West and Labour leader at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Andrew Morgan has confirmed Rhigos Mountain Road in Treherbert will need to stay closed.

In a brief statement on Twitter, he wrote: "Update - Rhigos Mountain Road: Council Officers attended this evening and assessed road will need to stay closed Engineers will attend on Monday, subject to safety works being carried out and proactive barriers put in place, road MAY reopen under temporary traffic lights in few days."

Update - Rhigos Mountain Road Council Officers attended this evening & assessed road will need to stay closed Engineers will attend on Monday, subject to safety works being carried out & proactive barriers put in place, road MAY reopen under temporary traffic lights in few days

This video shows the spread of smoke from the fire in Milford Haven, recorded at around 4.45pm

Do you have photos or video footage of any of the fires in Wales today? You can share them with us by email if you'd like them to be added into our coverage. Email: molly.dowrick@walesonline.co.uk

As of 8.10pm, both the S4061 in Treherbert and the B4325 in Waterston, Milford Haven are closed, as emergency services respond to the fires in both towns.

The latest update for traffic in Treherbert, on traffic site Inrix, reads: "A4061 Rhigos Mountain Pass in both directions closed due to serious fire from Rhigos Road / Hirwaun Industrial Estate to Treherbert. Traffic is coping well. The closure is affecting traffic between Treherbert and Rhigos."

The latest update for traffic in Milford Haven, on traffic site Inrix, adds: "B4325 in both directions closed due to serious fire from Main Road (Waterston) to Blackbridge Crescent (Milford Haven). Traffic is coping well."

North Wales Fire & Rescue Service is at the scene of a fire at a beach in North Wales. Our sister site NorthWalesLive reports that the blaze broke out in sand dunes at Llandudno's West Shore and firefighters responded promptly.

At around 7.40pm, a spokesperson for the Service said: "We received the initial call at 6.47pm. One crew are currently in attendance. The incident is ongoing".

Fortunately, it's understood that no one was injured during the incident.