Crews were called to a Powys hillside after a bonfire got out of control and spread across a large area of scrubland.
Montgomery Fire Station were called to a fire measuring 40 metres by 25 metres near Forden on Saturday afternoon (August 31), after it spread from a nearby bonfire.
According to the Montgomery crew they had to use a variety of different tactics to tackle the fire including the use of beaters.
Due to location of the fire they also had to pump water from a nearby pond through their hoses to extinguish the fire before it spread any further.
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The fire apparently left a large area of land damaged from the blaze.
A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 3.45pm on Saturday, August 31st, a Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crew from Montgomery Fire Station was called to an incident in Forden, Welshpool.
“Crew members responded to a bonfire that had become out of control, with the fire spreading across a nearby hillside.
“Crew members utilised one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire, with water taken from a local open water supply. An area of scrubland, approximately 25metres by 40metres in size, was burnt.
“The crew left the scene at 5.07pm.”
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The service has previously warned against fire in the summer months through their wildfire wise campaign.
They added: “During the summer, grass and mountains can become very dry, which means if you deliberately or accidentally start a fire outdoors it will spread very quickly, destroying everything in its path.
“Every year fire is responsible for the destruction of thousands of hectares of countryside, open space, and wildlife habitats. Partners of the Wales Wildfire Board commit to working with communities to build a healthier and more resilient landscape, by developing a more biodiverse countryside for the future.”
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