Moor fire near North Yorkshire RAF base declared major incident
The wildfire on Langdale Moor has expanded to 5 square kilometres with 20 fire engines deployed amid ongoing hot, dry weather that increases wildfire risks, officials said.
- A major incident has been declared due to a moor fire in North Yorkshire, which has burned through around 5 square kilometers of land.
- Over 100 firefighters and 20 fire pumps from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are trying to contain the fire.
- Local resident Dave Gatland reported community efforts to assist in stopping the fire, noting farmers bringing water to help.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow warnings due to potential health impacts from high temperatures.
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Drone footage reveals scale of devastating moorland fire near RAF base
Drone footage reveals the scale of a large moorland fire near an RAF base in North Yorkshire. Crews were called on Monday (11th August) to Langdale Moor after the the blaze had jumped the fire break put in place previously. On Wednesday (13th August), the wildfire spread to 5sq km in size and was declared a major incident by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue with 20 fire engines on the scene. The Ministry of Defence told The Independent there are …
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