16/08/2026
FIRES IN THE PARK
We are absolutely devastated about the fires that have occurred in the SINC area of the park this weekend.
SINC means Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. The areas that the fires have been in contained very important flora and fauna including a very rare bee orchid which in turn have encouraged rare insects. At least 181 species have been recorded here, including the brown-banded carder bee, the prowling spider, and the picture-winged fly.
Unfortunately the damage these fires have caused in this area is detrimental to the environment, the area may not fully recover for few years yet depending on the damage.
We want to say a massive thank you to the members of the public who have quickly acted and called mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue who thankfully have put these fires out quickly before the could spread further creating more devastating wildfire scars.
Grass fires of these kinds can spread up to 25mph in normal windy conditions with up to 40mph in extreme weather and can be caused by simply flicking a cigarette end onto the area. But deliberately starting fires is also a cause of wildfires, more often than not.
We do not know the cause of the fires and are only seeing speculation like the rest of the community. However please if you do anything today share the importance of fire safety especially with the children/young people of today.
