The blaze on Ilkley Moor
A MOORLAND blaze near the Cow and Calf Rocks beauty spot, Ilkley, which began this afternoon has been contained by firefighters from eight engines.
By 4.45pm the fire had spread to a stretch of moorland 60 metres by 50 metres wide.
But a West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman has just confirmed that the burning area has been successfully "sectorised" into two areas which are under control.
The blaze on Ilkley Moor
"They have not sent a stop message through yet, but the fire has been put into two sectors and is controlled.
"On sector one they are using one jet and ten beaters plus two ultra light portable pumps.
"And on the other sector they are using 12 beaters."
Firefighters tackle the blaze on Ilkley Moor
West Yorkshire Police are on standby to help if needed, but no roads have been shut, early people living nearby were warned to keep doors and windows closed.
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