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Fires started 'deliberately' on mountain as crews tackle blaze
Fires are believed to have been deliberately started on a mountain where crews have been tackling a blaze since the weekend.
The fire at Llanwonno, near Ferndale in the Rhondda Valley, began on Saturday afternoon with emergency services remaining at the scene.
It remains a major incident due to the scale of the fire and "challenging conditions" on the mountain, including low cloud, mist and rain.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) said there were reports of "deliberate fire setting" on the mountain overnight on Monday, while firefighters continued working to contain the blaze.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said there were reports of "deliberate fire setting" on the mountain
Locals have not been forced to evacuate, but a rest centre has been set up for people who do not wish to stay at home because of poor air quality.
A spokesperson for SWFRS said it continued to work with partner agencies to contain and extinguish the wildfire on Llanwonno mountain and prevent further spread, helping to protect nearby properties and communities.
"There were reports of deliberate fire setting on the mountain [on Monday night]," they said.
"Firefighters worked throughout the night in challenging conditions to tackle the fire and protect properties."
Resident Caryl Holmes said most of her family live around the area, with her daughter's house "practically on the mountain".