The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon, which was also the hottest day of the year so far.
Several arrests have been made over a large fire on West Yorkshire's Ilkley Moor.
The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon on the hottest day of the year, spreading rapidly across the dry terrain. Around 70 firefighters were still working to bring the fire under control on Sunday morning, with authorities confirming a helicopter had also been deployed to assist with an"overhead water attack".Several acres of moorland were ablaze. Pic: Martyn Hughes
Speaking to Sky News, Sarah Reed, who lives in the area, said it was a"shame for the wildlife" living on the moor.Ms Reed captured video footage of the flames as she drove past Ilkley Moor late on Saturday, which she later posted to Twitter.
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