Crews tackle 'apocalyptic' blaze on Saddleworth Moor, West Yorkshire
An area of around 1.5 square kilometres was burning on Saddleworth Moor after Britain saw its hottest winter day on record on Tuesday. The fire near Marsden could be seen for miles around as crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service battled to contain it through the night. Witnesses described the "terrible" scene of fire coming close to buildings high on the moorland.
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