A FOREST fire continues to burn in the Teifi Valley.

Firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are still battling to put out the blaze near Rhos, Llandysul.

Approximately 200 hectares of land have so far been affected by the fire.

The fire Service were first called to the incident at 8.57pm on Sunday (May 31).

Crews from Llandysul, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthen and Tumble have all attended the incident, with smoke from the fire visible for miles around.

A helicopter was deployed to assist the firefighting effort yesterday (Monday, June 1).

The incident is currently ongoing.