Firefighters work to tackle Gwent wildfire as incident remains ongoing
The wildfire which broke out in the early hours of the morning has been the focus of crews throughout the day.
A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue confirmed that while the fire is under control, teams are continuing work to fully extinguish the blaze.
The wildfire at its worst in the early hours (Image: Supplied) A STOP has not yet been issued.
The fire, which broke out adjacent to the busy road and has produced significant smoke.
Motorists are being urged to take extra care due to possible reduced visibility.
The wildfire around 5pm smoke still visible from the Abergavenny area (Image: Isobel Rixon) SWFRS said: 'Our crews are working to extinguish remaining hotspots.
'We appreciate the public's cooperation while we bring this incident to a close.'
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
Investigators are expected to carry out a site assessment once firefighting operations conclude.
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