Smoke from Welsh Fire Reaches West Country | Bristol News

A Welsh wildfire has turned into a cross-border emergency as smoke plumes traveled hundreds of miles, triggering over 100 emergency calls in Gloucestershire — with crews scrambling to locate the source miles away. Firefighters now face a new reality: moorland fires can wreak havoc far beyond their immediate vicinity. A helicopter was deployed in Wales, and teams remain on scene days longer, while officials urge residents to stay alert, close windows, and call 999 if they spot smoke — especially as dry conditions heighten fire risks across the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8713ec0accd4f8a7