With little or no rain due for west and mid Wales, NRW is warning that tinder-dry condiitons make it very easy for any fire to get out of control.

Natural Resources Wales told Cambrian News that “although progress has been made at a number of incidents, the current dry conditions mean the risk of further fires remains high.

“We urge everyone to take extra care in the countryside, avoid activities that could start a fire, and report any signs of smoke or fire immediately by calling the emergency services,” the agency said.

“We continue to work closely with Fire and Rescue Services and other partners in response to significant wildfire incidents across Wales.

"While Fire and Rescue Services lead the operational response, our role is to protect the environment, provide land management expertise and support recovery.

"Recent fires have affected a range of landscapes, and in some instances have spread onto land managed by NRW on behalf of Welsh Government, and onto environmentally important sites. Wildfires can have significant and long-lasting impacts on wildlife, habitats, peatlands, water quality and carbon stores, with some areas taking many years to recover.

Across the land we manage, which covers around 7% of Wales, there are a number of approaches we use, depending on local circumstances, to improve resilience to wildfire and support nature recovery. These include vegetation and fuel management, forest design, access improvements and partnership working with Fire and Rescue Services and neighbouring land managers.

"Where fires spread onto land in our care, including the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, we may be able to provide specialist advice, equipment, contractors and support for recovery planning.

"Once it is safe to do so, we will assess the environmental impacts on affected sites and work with partners to support habitat restoration and recovery.

“If you suspect a fire has been started deliberately, report it to the police on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers, call 999 if you have a new emergency to report to the Fire and Rescue Service.