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Another gorse fire has broken out on a Gwynedd mountain.

The fire started just after 1.30pm on the hills above Beddgelert.

The second blaze started as the North Wales Fire & Rescue Service battled a larger fire on a mountain in nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog, which saw 20 homes evacuated.

A fire engine and crew attended the Beddgelert blaze from Porthmadog along with a road vehicle.

(Image: Alan Pollard)

Firefighters assessed the situation and remained on the scene until approximately 6:30pm, when they left the scene.

The flames were still burning tonight but the situation is being monitored by locals.

An eyewitness told North Wales Live: "The top of the mountain is alight, above Beddgelert and the flames are clearly visible."

(Image: Alan Pollard)

A spokesperson for North Wales Fire and Rescue said: "When fire fighters left the scene some small flames were still visible at the base of the mountain but were inaccessable.

"Locals are now keeping an eye on the situation and have been asked to call us if anything changes."