Fire crews battle 'large' mountain blaze near Llandudno - live

Residents have been advised by North Wales Fire and Rescue Service to close their doors and windows due to smoke.

Five fire engines are at the scene.

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10:37Steve Bagnall

Flames and smoke on the mountain side

More images from the scene of the blaze on Cwm Mountain.

10:26Steve Bagnall

Latest update from the fire service

Here is the latest update from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service:

We are still in attendance at the fire on Cwm Mountain #Llandudno, affecting 300 square metres of gorse.

Thanks to everyone who has called to notify us - please be reassured that we are aware and are dealing with the fire.

The fire service confirmed crews from Caernarfon, Llandudno, Conwy, Abergele and Denbigh are currently in attendance tackling the fire

Fire service chiefs also urged people to follow Dawns Glaw safety messages to help eliminate fires in the open.

10:18Steve Bagnall

Firefighters continue to battle mountain blaze

More images from the scene as fire crews continue to battle the blaze.

09:51Steve Bagnall

Images for the mountain fire from near the golf course

These images were taken from the Maesdu Golf Course, by our reporter Dave Powell, showing how much smoke is being generated by the fire.

09:26Steve Bagnall

300 square metres of gorse affected

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are still in attendance at the mountain blaze and have released this update:

08:34Steve Bagnall

Fire service contacted for further details

We have contacted the fire service for further details and will let you know when they get back.

08:23Steve Bagnall

Large area affected causing smoke

The fire service said it was a "large" mountain blaze, affecting an area of about 20 x 10 metres and has caused a lot of smoke

08:07KEY EVENT

Five fire engines at the scene

The fire service has said there are five fire engines at the scene - two wild fire units, two narrow access vehicles and an fire engine from Llandudno. The fire service was called at 7.37pm, but had to go back out to the fire later at 11.46. Latest statement from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service:

Firefighters are currently dealing with a fire on Cwm Mountain #Llandudno, Conwy, which is causing smoke in the area. Residents are advised to close windows and doors whilst we deal with this incident

08:04Steve Bagnall

Signing in

Good morning. I'll be providing live updates on this incident. Steve Bagnall.