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Rhinogydd wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze

Satellite imagery has revealed extensive smoke and damage resulting from a wildfire that has engulfed parts of north Wales. According to data analyzed by BBC Verify, approximately 951 hectares (2,350 acres) of the Rhinogydd mountain range in Gwynedd have been affected by the blaze which began earlier this month. In addition to this, NASA’s FIRMS…