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Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service has been trying to extinguish fires in Elan valley since Sunday Firefighters are struggling to control wildfires raging though the scenic Elan valley in mid-Wales for a fifth day. The Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service has been working to extinguish fires in and around the Powys beauty spot since Sunday. It is not yet clear how much damage the biodiverse area has suffered: 80% of the valley is designated as sites of special scientific interest, raising fears for flora and fauna. Continue reading...

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