NewsFire ServiceLIVEUpdated 19 mins agoEmergency services are fighting wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain, North Wales, with residents evacuated from their homes and people told to avoid the areaThe wildfire at Sychnant Pass (Image: North Wales Live)Residents are being evacuated as a major incident has been declared in North Wales due to the spread of a wildfire.Emergency services are fighting the blaze near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain.Service Delivery Manager Jami Jennings, of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Firefighters remain on scene working in challenging conditions to contain the fire and protect surrounding communities, property, infrastructure and the environment.“The incident involves a co-ordinated response from multiple fire appliances, specialist wildfire resources and partner agencies. Due to the size and complexity of the incident, operations are expected to continue for some time. We would ask members of the public to avoid the affected area to allow emergency services to work safely and efficiently.”Penmaenmawr Town Council has advised those living in parts of Capelulo, around the Fairy Glen public house, to evacuate the area due to smoke.‌View PostToday16:21 BSTNorth Wales Police says major incident declaredA statement from North Wales Police reads: "A major incident has been declared by emergency services tackling a large-scale wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain."And another message states: "The road is currently closed on Conwy Old Road, Dwygyfylchi, due to a fire. Additionally, can local residents please keep all doors and windows closed for the time being, thank you."Today16:15 BSTWarning for motorists from 'significant amount of smoke'A statement from Traffic Wales North & Mid on X reads: "Fire Warning (Northen 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."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday16:11 BSTPeople told to keep windows and doors closedFire crews are continuing to tackle a serious blaze on the Sychnant Pass in Conwy.The incident started early this morning and comes after days of hot and dry weather.The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are aware of the incident on Conwy Mountain. If you are local close all windows and doors. Thank you."Thick smoke can be seen coming from the wildfire(Image: North Wales Live)Today16:07 BSTFire service says operation 'expected to continue for some time'Service Delivery Manager Jami Jennings, of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Firefighters remain on scene working in challenging conditions to contain the fire and protect surrounding communities, property, infrastructure and the environment.“The incident involves a co-ordinated response from multiple fire appliances, specialist wildfire resources and partner agencies. Due to the size and complexity of the incident, operations are expected to continue for some time. We would ask members of the public to avoid the affected area to allow emergency services to work safely and efficiently.”‌