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A small bonfire on farmland ended up engulfing around 150 tyres and grass - sending thick smoke billowing into the air near Wrexham.

Firefighters were called to the blaze in the Trevor area on Monday morning after the small burn ended up spreading to the nearby tyres and foliage.

Crews from Llangollen and Wrexham battled to bring the blaze under control after being called just after 8.30am.

(Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

People in nearby areas were warned to keep their windows and doors closed.

Witnesses saw thick smoke rising from the scene, which happened near a barn.

The fire service has now issued a warning, asking those who are having bonfires to consider the safety implications before doing so.

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Lee Williams from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service , said: “With the summer approaching, many residents may be considering burning garden waste.

“However, controlled burns like this can easily get out of control and I’d ask everyone to keep safety in mind.

(Image: Amie-Rae Griffiths)

“When the weather is dry it is easy for fires to spread and burns can very quickly get out of control putting homes and the lives of crews and residents at risk.

(Image: North Wales Fire and Rescue Service)

"So please think safety first before you light up your garden waste this summer."

The fire had been brought under control by around 10am.