North Wales Wildfires Latest News: Emergency services have declared a major incident in North Wales due to a massive wildfire on Conwy Mountain, while a separate trackside fire in London has forced Transport for London (TfL) to part-suspend the London Overground’s Weaver line. Both incidents come amidst a severe, record-breaking summer heatwave causing widespread disruption across the UK.
North Wales Wildfires Latest News: Current Status
The fire is burning near the Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain. North Wales Police and local authorities have evacuated residents in the village of Capelulo, Dwygyfylchi, and Penmaenmawr.
The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service reports crews are working in highly challenging, windy conditions to contain the blaze and protect surrounding properties. Operations are expected to continue for an extended period.
People are strictly urged to avoid the area, respect all road closures, and keep windows and doors firmly shut to block out heavy smoke.
North Wales Wildfires Latest News: TFL Confirms Closure of Weaver Lines in London
A major trackside embankment fire broke out yesterday evening near Wood Street in Walthamstow, damaging nearby homes, gardens, and rail infrastructure. TfL has confirmed that the Weaver Line is part-suspended all day today, July 13, 2026, between Hackney Downs and Chingford.
No trains are running on this section while engineers complete urgent track repairs. A good service remains on the rest of the Weaver line.
Commuters are being advised by National Rail to use alternative London Underground lines and local London Buses to complete their journeys.
North Wales Wildfires Latest News: Broader Heatwave & Impact
The Met Office confirmed 2026 is the first year in UK history to log temperatures of 35°C or higher across May, June, and July.
Firefighters are also tackling a massive moorland blaze near a reservoir in Greater Manchester and a large heathland fire in Camberley, Hampshire.
Extreme heat is causing nationwide rail lines to buckle, and strict hosepipe bans have been implemented across southern and eastern England to protect dwindling water reserves.
Extreme heat is placing unprecedented strain on UK infrastructure, with firefighters struggling to contain the Conwy Mountain blaze as winds shift toward villages.Â
Meanwhile, significant disruptions on the Weaver Line are expected to persist into Tuesday due to trackside electrical damage and rail buckling. Further updates and travel alternatives are available through local emergency services and Transport for London.
