FIREFIGHTERS have been kept busy after a spate of fires blazed across the region with many believed to have been started deliberately.

A fire at Bethesda on Sunday night has prompted a police appeal to trace two teenage boys who were seen starting a fire.

Fire crews were called after a two acre grassland fire was started at Top Car Park, at Tabernacle Terrace, Bethesda, at 8.40pm.

The incident, near the old police station, saw two hose reel jets being used and arson boards were put in place alerting the public to the incident, and appealing for information.

A police spokesperson said: "We don't need to explain how dangerous this could have been. Thankfully the fire service attended quickly before it got totally out of control.

"We've received information now that two males aged approx 13/14 were seen starting the fire and would appreciate any information in relation to this fire. Any information please contact Bethesda Police Station."

Tim Owen, Arson Reduction Manager for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Deliberate fire setting is completely unacceptable – as well as the associated monetary cost, these fires put extra pressure on our resources and can put the lives of the fire crews and the public at risk.

"Whilst crews are busy dealing with these incidents they would not be able to meet what may be a real need for them to attend a life threatening situation elsewhere.

“Deliberate fire setting is a serious form of anti-social behaviour, and is a criminal offence - we are working alongside North Wales Police to stamp out the issue.

“We would encourage anyone with information on arson to call 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Other fires have included one on Sunday, at 5.33pm, at Cae Bog playing fields, in Holyhead.

The fire, believed to be deliberate, affected a 400 square metre area. Two crews from Holyhead attended the scene.

On Monday, at 1.16am, at Llanfawr, Holyhead, one crew from the town was called out to attend a two square metre gorse fire.

At Baron Hill, Beaumaris, at 6.14pm, on Sunday, a tree was believed to have been set alight deliberately. Crews from Menai Bridge and Bangor attended.

At Rhoscolyn, on Sunday, at 4.03pm, one square metre of grassland was burned, and was believed to be a deliberate fire.

A BBQ caused 15 square metres of grass to burn on Sunday, at 3.57pm, at Rhosneigr. One crew from Rhosneigr attended.

At 3.29, on Sunday, a fire was reported at Amlwch Industrial Estate, affecting 600 square metres of gorse, grass and railway sleepers. Crews from Benllech and Llangefni attended.

In Caernarfon, at 10.12pm, a five square metre of garden and hedge was on fire. One crew from Caernarfon was in attendance.

The number of fires during the recent hot weather has also prompted fire official to give out information to help people stay safe.

Kevin Roberts, Senior Fire Safety Manager, said: “It’s important for people to be extra safety conscious in this exceptionally dry weather - whilst we want everyone to have an enjoyable summer, we also want them to have a safe one too and there are some key steps people can take to ensure both are achieved.

"We ask that people take responsibility for their own actions – barbecue safely, extinguish cigarettes properly, avoid burning garden waste, keep mirrors our of sunlight. There’s lots of information available on our website, Facebook and Twitter sites on how to stay safe and help us avoid accidental fires.”