The fire at Allt Wen in Dwygyfylchi raged overnight after being deliberately set on Saturday
A massive gorse fire which raged for 30 hours and threatened homes was started deliberately.
Following an investigation North Wales Fire Service have confirmed the blaze at Allt Wen near Dwygyfylchi was started on purpose.
The huge fire tied up North Wales Fire resources for more than a day after the first was reported at 10.45pm on Saturday.
People living in the surrounding area were advised to close windows and doors to avoid smoke entering their properties.
Stuart Millington, senior fire safety manager, said: “We received numerous notifications in relation to the Dwygyfylchi fire and would like to thank those people for acting in a safe and responsible manner.
“Unfortunately it has since become evident that the fire was a deliberate act so we are now reminding people that setting fires is a criminal offence.
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“Our message is simple. Deliberate fires are a serious crime - those responsible will be caught and will face the full force of the law.
“Starting a deliberate fire risks blighting your life with a criminal record for no reason. Such fires are not ‘a bit of fun’ – they endanger the lives of people and animals, threaten homes and businesses. Deliberate fires are just as socially unacceptable as drink driving and we are working across multi agencies to tackle these fires and to protect and reassure communities.
“I would also remind people that the recent dry weather has increased the risk of rural fires and the risk of them developing very quickly, resulting in the potential to quickly spread and get out of control.
“Visitors to the countryside should take extra care when they are out and about to reduce the risk of fire in dry weather – be responsible when discarding cigarettes, avoid starting any fires in the open, and discard of barbeques safely.”
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