Firefighters are tackling a blaze on Bangor Mountain.

Two fire engines have been called to the scene this evening.

Thick black smoke can be seen coming from the area.

This is a breaking news story.

We will bring you all the updates, pictures and video as we get them.

For the latest news please visit North Wales Live

Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

If you have some information you can contact us by following our Twitter feed @northwaleslive - the official North Wales Live account - real news in real time.

Or like facebook.com/northwaleslive/ - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the North Wales Live.

Don't forget you can also keep up to date with the latest via the free North Wales Live app.

Download it for Apple devices ​here​ and Android devices ​here​.

Goodnight

We’ll hopefully be able to bring you some more details on this incident tomorrow. That’s all from us tonight.

  • Share

Cause unknown

Fire crews remain at the scene at the moment. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.

  • Share

Smoke visible for miles

The smoke is visible from several miles away

(Image: Burt CA)
  • Share

Fire believed to be in several spots

One witness says the fire appears to have taken hold in pockets. He said that fire crews appeared to extinguish the flames on one part of the mountain, only for a second pocket to flare up.

  • Share

Two fire engines at the scene

I’ve just spoken to the fire service, They tell me that they were called to the scene just after 7.30pm. They have sent two fire engines to the scene.

  • Share

Picture from the scene

We’ve been sent this photo of the fire and smoke.

(Image: Burt CA)
  • Share

Smoke coming from the area

Thick smoke can be seen billowing into the air at the scene, say witnesses.

  • Share

Fire on Bangor Mountain

Firefighters have been called to a blaze on Bangor Mountain.

We’ll bring you all the latest updates on this incident as we get them.

You can tweet me @sarahlhodgson1, message me on Facebook at Sarah Hodgson Daily Post or email me sarah.hodgson@reachplc.com

  • Share