It's believed a forest fire near Bethesda may have been started by people using makeshift fire pits.

Crews have spent three days tackling grass fires at Braichmelyn Forestry following numerous calls on Sunday afternoon.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) said crews were dampening down at the scene on Tuesday lunchtime and have now left the area.

With the warm weather expected to continue in the coming days, emergency services are calling on the public to take extra care and reduce the risk of potential wildfires, such as the ongoing incident at Conwy Mountain near Capeulo.

Firefighters have been tackling three separate seats of fire at Braichmelyn and have found evidence of people in the area using fire pits.

Jody McEachern, NWFRS head of prevention, said: "Our firefighters have worked tirelessly responding to these challenging incidents – and the support of our communities and partner agencies has been invaluable."

She added: "My appeal now is to the public to help our firefighters by preventing these fires from breaking out."

"With the current hot and dry weather conditions, even a small spark can quickly develop into a rapidly spreading fire. Grass fires can start within seconds."

"Barbecues that are not used responsibly can easily become a fire risk – if you’re out an about, please leave the barbecue at home and pack a picnic instead."

"Fire pits and open fires pose a fire risk – we’d ask people to avoid these, and refrain from undertaking any burning during the current hot conditions."

"By remaining vigilant, disposing of cigarettes safely, and only using barbecues in appropriate locations, you can play an important role in preventing avoidable fires and protecting those around you."

An NWFRS spokesperson added: "Please continue to support the work of our crews by staying away from the areas affected by fire."