The wildfire that broke out in hot weather continues to rage on Sunday.
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a moorland wildfire that began during Saturday’s record temperatures.
More than 70 firefighters were at the scene, just south of the town of Ilkley, this morning and police have been deployed to keep people away from the area.Firefighters continue to work on Ilkley Moor West Yorkshire Fire Service said on Sunday morning that 12 crews were on the moor using water jets and beaters.A spokesman said: ‘Specialist wildfire units are also in attendance and a helicopter will be assisting with overhead water attack.’
Officers used beaters, leaf blowers, backpacks and portable water pumps to try and extinguish the flames.
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