At the same time, firefighters were continuing a major operation at Cwmavon Woods in Blaenavon, where a wildfire has affected communities across a large part of Gwent. Taken together, the incidents meant crews were dealing with multiple significant wildfires simultaneously across the wider region. (Image: Bramley Lodge)Taken together, the incidents meant crews were dealing with multiple significant wildfires simultaneously across the wider region. Over the last two months, the South Wales Argus has reported on a string of wildfire incidents affecting Gwent and neighbouring areas, including repeated fires on mountainsides, grassland and moorland. By the end of the day, firefighters were still battling fires in several locations, while smoke remained visible across parts of Gwent.