NewsUK NewsFireLocals as far as Bangor and Anglesey have reportedly woke up to the smell of smoke this morning as a major blaze has broken out on a hillside09:39, 12 Jul 2026Updated 10:02, 12 Jul 2026Firefighters are battling a major blaze on a mountain in North Wales as residents report smelling smoke from miles away.‌The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it is tackling a major blaze on Conwy Mountain, in the steep Sychnant Pass area of the hillside.‌The fire service is encouraging residents nearby to close all their windows and doors and to steer clear of the area.‌According to North Wales Live, people say they can smell the blaze from as far as Bangor and Anglesey as the wind continues to blow smoke across the region.It is believed the blaze has been fuelled by the scorching heatwave and dry vegetation.Article continues belowTraffic Wales North & Mid is encouraging motorists to take extra care due to the smoke. In a post on X, it said: "Fire Warning (Northern Coast). A large fire has been reported on Sychnant Pass Road / Conwy Mountain."The fire service is attending the scene. A significant amount of smoke is drifting across parts of the North Wales coast. If you're travelling in the area, take extra care."This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌FireNorth WalesWeather