Fire near Country Park leads to warning from emergency services

A warning has been issued.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 6th Apr 2025

Emergency services have been dealing with a large wildfire near Bryngarw Country Park, Bridgend.

The incident was first reported late on Saturday night.

Residents nearby are being urged to keep their doors and windows closed.

A statement from South Wales Fire and Rescue said "We have a number of crews attending the fire near Bryngarw Country Park. We are asking local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke, and where possible for members of the public to avoid the area so not to to hamper firefighting activities."