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Yorkshire moor hit by second fire in less than a month Woman arrested over fire on West Yorkshire moor
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Firefighters are battling another blaze on Ilkley Moor, in West Yorkshire, a month after a devastating fire caused significant damage in the area. Police have arrested a 48-year-old woman in connection with a fire which started on Saturday morning on Ilkley Moor, in West Yorkshire.
Ten fire engines were called to the affected area and people were urged to keep away. West Yorkshire fire and rescue service later said the fire was largely extinguished. A West Yorkshire police statement said officers received a report at 9.55am of a fire and suspicious behaviour by a woman on moorland near Hangingstone Road in Ilkley.
Police arrested the 48-year-old woman at the scene and closed roads in the area.
Ten fire engines were called to the affected area and people were urged to keep away. West Yorkshire fire and rescue service later said the fire had been extinguished.
In a tweet, it said: “Crews have been working hard on Ilkley Moor this morning. The fire is out and the incident is now being scaled back to four fire engines. Road closures are still in place in the area but we are working to get them open again as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.”
The service received more than 65 emergency calls about the fire and said there was “a lot of smoke in the area”.The service received more than 65 emergency calls about the fire and said there was “a lot of smoke in the area”.
“The public is advised to avoid the area to allow firefighters to tackle the fire,” it added.
Residents posted images of smoke billowing from the area, with one saying: “Not again – fire on #Ilkley Moor close to Hangingston Road after the Cattle grid”.Residents posted images of smoke billowing from the area, with one saying: “Not again – fire on #Ilkley Moor close to Hangingston Road after the Cattle grid”.
Not again - fire on #Ilkley Moor close to Hangingston Road after the Cattle grid.Emergency services are on route, please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/4xxo73zU63Not again - fire on #Ilkley Moor close to Hangingston Road after the Cattle grid.Emergency services are on route, please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/4xxo73zU63
Over Easter weekend in April, more than 70 firefighters were called to Ilkley Moor, south of the town of Ilkley, and a helicopter was deployed after a large area of the moor caught fire. It is the second time in a month that the area has been affected. Over Easter weekend in April, more than 70 firefighters were called to Ilkley Moor, which is south of the town of Ilkley, and a helicopter was deployed after a large area of the moor caught fire.
Ilkley Moor is famous for its picturesque walks and its Cow and Calf rock formation, and also for inspiring Yorkshire’s unofficial anthem, On Ilkla Moor Baht ’at.Ilkley Moor is famous for its picturesque walks and its Cow and Calf rock formation, and also for inspiring Yorkshire’s unofficial anthem, On Ilkla Moor Baht ’at.
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