A LARGE fire is being dealt with by services at a peak on the Nantlle Ridge in Snowdonia.

This is at the Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd, with those nearby advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

At 2.55pm today (March 23), North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “We’re in attendance at a large fire in the open on Mynydd Tal y Mignedd in Gwynedd.

“Smoke is affecting the areas of Y Fron, Rhosgadfan and Rhostryfan.

“We’re monitoring the fire, but there remains considerable smoke in these areas, so (we) advise to keeping windows and doors closed."

A service spokesperson later said: "We were called to this incident initially at 12.26am" and that it is a fire "involving (a) large area of gorse and bracken."

The spokesperson added: "We are actively monitoring the situation as crews remain present at the scene."

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North Wales Fire and Rescue Service also added: “Burning of heather, grass, bracken and gorse is permitted up until March 15 (or up to March 31 in upland areas), but you must have a Burn Plan in place to ensure they are burning safely.

“It is against the law to burn outside of the burning season and can result in penalties of up to £1,000.

“Deliberately setting fire to our countryside is not only a crime, for which you can be prosecuted, but it also places unnecessary pressure on front line services and puts our communities in harm’s way.

“Remember - if you are out enjoying the countryside and you do come across any suspicious activity, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or ring 101.

“In an emergency, always call 999.”