Wildfire breaks out at Hanter Hill near Kington
Firefighters from across two regions are tackling the blaze
Last updated 23rd Jul 2026
Firefighters are battling a significant wildfire that erupted on Hanter Hill near Kington, in Herefordshire.
The blaze is reported to have started yesterday afternoon (23/7), rapidly engulfing the dry hillside.
Crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service as well as Herefordshire Fire and Rescue Service have been in attendance.
Photos shared overnight by the Peterchurch Fire Station highlight the fire's intensity, showing flames and smoke billowing into the sky.
The fire's spread has been exacerbated by hot and dry weather conditions over the past weeks, making containment efforts challenging.
Firefighters continue to work tirelessly to control the blaze and prevent further devastation.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 12.26pm on Wednesday, 22nd July, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Presteigne, Knighton, Hay On Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells, Rhayader, Talgarth, Crickhowell and Llanidloes Fire Stations were mobilised to a wildfire on the hillside at Hanter Lane, Presteigne.
"Crews are making good progress by monitoring hotspots and tackling the fire using hose reel jet beaters and napsacks.
"The water bowser is in attendance to keep supplies replenished.
"This incident is currently ongoing."