Wildfires spread across Wales and England as hot weather continues

Firefighters across England and Wales have been tackling wildfires which have been continuing to spread due to the recent hot and dry weather.

In North Wales, some residents were moved from their homes to safety after a major incident was declared, with people warned to stay away from the area.

Other fires have also broken out in England, including in Greater Manchester, County Durham and Derbyshire, as experts warn the risk of more wildfires is still very high.

The UK has been experiencing another heatwave, with high temperatures, dry ground and strong winds making it easier for fires to start and spread.

In North Wales, residents near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass have been moved to safety, while others were warned to avoid the area.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said that it was working in "challenging conditions" in order to contain the Conwy Mountain fire, with operations "expected to continue for some time".

Those living nearby have been advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Elsewhere, emergency services were helping with other wildfires around England, including in Greater Manchester, County Durham, Derbyshire, East Sussex, West Sussex and Devon and Somerset.

Natural England, a public body which advises the government on the natural environment in the country, said that southern England and parts of the south Midlands were at the highest wildfire risk over the next few days.

It added that many other areas in England and Wales were also at "very high" risk.

It comes after three recent record-breaking heatwaves in many parts of England and Wales, with very little rain.

The hot and dry weather is expected to continue this week, which could further dry out vegetation, increasing the risk for fires.