A decision over the future of the care homes will be made at the council's upcoming cabinet meeting on 20 February.
More than 20 wildfires were tackled by North Wales Fire and Rescue Service.The cause of the fire around Ms Hirst's farm in Ponsticill remains unknown, but she suspected it may have been triggered by scramblers as their "tracks are everywhere" in the area.
Firefighters were transported to the scene on the farm's quad bikes, where they managed to prevent the blaze from spreading towards the farm.Ms Hirst said: "It is very stressful when we get fires on the mountain any time of the year but especially now when there is livestock on the mountain that are due to lamb in the next couple of weeks."It's so scary as it's completely out of control. We are just so frustrated."
Eddy Blanche, Darren Valley community councillor in Caerphilly borough, said fires on common land had "a devastating effect on wildlife as well as putting the safety of the public and members of fire service at risk"."There were reports on social media of horses with young foals seen fleeing the flames and having to be let out of fields onto the roads," he said.
Nick Thomas, of Natural Resources Wales (NRW), said a firefighting helicopter was sent up to help put out a fire on the Berwyn Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), in Denbighshire.
It is the first time this year NRW have deployed the helicopter, which can carry 1,200 litres of water.While they would stay open, a further consultation will be held on the future role of:
King Charles III spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing temporary side effects during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.The King returned to Clarence House, where he was said to be continuing to work on state papers and make calls from his study. He has cancelled a tour of Birmingham on Friday, acting on medical advice.
Charles, 76, had planned to travel to the city for a busy schedule of engagements, which included four events.The palace first announced the King's cancer diagnosis in February 2024.