Fire on Cwmdauddwr Common on Wednesday, March 23. Picture by Garth Maul
A grass fire has broken out on land near Rhayader with emergency services attending from mid and north Powys.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue have been trying to keep the fire under control on Cwmdauddwr Common this afternoon (Tuesday, March 23).
Fire on Cwmdauddwr Common on Wednesday, March 23. Picture by Garth Maul
Crews, including firefighters from Newtown and Llanidloes, have been dealing with the incident on the mountain road from Rhayader for at least two-and-a-half hours.
Pictures shared from the scene show smoke spreading across the sky.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
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