EMERGENCY SERVICES are in attendance at a mountain blaze near the A55 in Conwy.

Four fire crews are at the blaze, which broke out near Dwygyfylchi yesterday evening (August 20).

Crews remain there today, and have warned people to stay away from the area while the fire is dealt with.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

A North Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were called to a mountainside fire above the A55 in Dwygyfylchi, Penmaenmawr last night - the initial call was received at 19.27.

"Currently, four crews are in attendance tackling the fire.

"The cause of the fire is unknown at present.

"We would like to thank people for contacting us to inform us of the fire, and ask everyone to keep away from the area while we tackle the fire."