What we know about the Ilkley and Marsden Moor fires
- Firefighters were called to the scene at around 3.10pm on Saturday
- 14 fire engines were in attendance at the height of the fire
- 10 fire engines remain at Ilkley Moor today
- A helicopter is being used to drop water on Ilkley Moor
- 10 fire crews from West Yorkshire are in attendance at Marsden Moor where a blaze broke out last night
- Arrests have been made over the blaze
WEST Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews remain at the scene of moorland fires at Ilkley and Marsden which started this weekend.
Ten crews from the district are in attendance.
A spokesman said they hoped the fires were getting under control with crews in attendance to help prevent further outbreaks.
The fire on Marsden Moor broke out on Sunday night and is thought had been started from a barbecue.
Meanwhile, people are still being urged to stay away from Ilkley Moor following Saturday's major fire.
Police officers were deployed to cordon the moor off due to "dangerous conditions".
Firefighters are at the scene from around the district and a helicopter was drafted in the douse the moorland with water.
A number of jets were also used.
— Bradford Council (@bradfordmdc) April 21, 2019
Helicopter dropping water over the fire . Wow I'm warm !! #joblikenootther #policingshipley pic.twitter.com/5ejbNWEfYj
— Sgt T Green (@WYPSgt2008Green) April 21, 2019
Vera Woodhead shared this video from the scene yesterday morning.
She said: "Heartbreaking to see the effects of yesterday’s Ilkley Moor fire."
The blaze broke out on the hottest day of the year and temperatures are expected to reach highs of 24°C today.
Please stay away from Ilkley Moor today. Deploying many officers to cordon it off due to dangerous conditions due to the fire. Going to need plenty if water and sun cream today for my team and I. #joblikenoother
— Sgt T Green (@WYPSgt2008Green) April 21, 2019
Helicopter taking water from the reservoir to put out the fire on #IlkleyMoor #ilkley pic.twitter.com/Cun2BMtwr1
— Vera Woodhead (@verawoodhead) April 21, 2019
Crews from across @WYFRS will spend much of Easter Sunday at the #IlkleyMoor #Wildfire . It’s going to be warm, & conditions are tough. Our crews, @WYFRSControl staff, officers & support staff will be part of the team effort. (This photo - Mirfield Fire crews on moor last night) pic.twitter.com/IBqrCfWqvy
— Dave Walton (@WYFRSDaveWalton) April 21, 2019
Around 70 firefighters remain at the scene.
Specialist equipment is being used, with moorland rescue and welfare units deployed.
Wow ! View from the top! #joblikenoother pic.twitter.com/ExoYF0pMyf
— Sgt T Green (@WYPSgt2008Green) April 21, 2019
Emergency services were called to the fire, in the White Wells area, at around 3.10pm yesterday afternoon and firefighters have been in attendance overnight.
Last night myself and 6 PCSO’s from @WYP_BradfordW went over to assist colleagues and @WYFRS with the Ilkley Moor fire. Just want to say a huge thanks to the lady that brought us a bag of food and water for the team after hearing many not had a meal or drink #PolicingBradford pic.twitter.com/FT3cxH2BOe
— PC 221 Whiteley (@WYP_JWhiteley) April 21, 2019
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn sent a message of support out on Twitter.
He said: "Awful scenes on Ilkey Moor and yet more reminders of why we urgently need to tackle climate change.
"Thanks to the firefighters on the front line working in such difficult conditions."
Do you have pictures or video from the scene? Email newsdesk@telegraphandargus.co.uk
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