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| Marsden Moor fire prompts large emergency response | Marsden Moor fire prompts large emergency response |
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| Fire crews from several stations in West Yorkshire are tackling the blaze near Marsden | |
| Dozens of firefighters from across West Yorkshire are tackling a moorland blaze which broke out earlier this afternoon. | Dozens of firefighters from across West Yorkshire are tackling a moorland blaze which broke out earlier this afternoon. |
| A total of 10 fire crews are dealing with the blaze, close to Cupwith Reservoir at Marsden, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said. | A total of 10 fire crews are dealing with the blaze, close to Cupwith Reservoir at Marsden, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said. |
| As well as appliances from Huddersfield, Leeds and Bradford, specialist wildfire teams are also tackling the blaze, which has sent a plume of grey smoke into the sky above the moorland. | As well as appliances from Huddersfield, Leeds and Bradford, specialist wildfire teams are also tackling the blaze, which has sent a plume of grey smoke into the sky above the moorland. |
| An official from Slaithwaite Fire Station in Huddersfield asked the public to stay clear of the scene. | An official from Slaithwaite Fire Station in Huddersfield asked the public to stay clear of the scene. |
| Smoke from the fire on land near Marsden can be seen for miles around | |
| Numerous specialist wildfire vehicles and support appliances were in attendance, the fire service said | |
| In a message to an inquiry on social media, the National Trust said the fire was on private land close to Marsden Moor. | In a message to an inquiry on social media, the National Trust said the fire was on private land close to Marsden Moor. |
| Trust rangers were aware and fire crews were on site, a spokesperson said. | Trust rangers were aware and fire crews were on site, a spokesperson said. |
| Wednesday's fire is just the latest to hit the Marsden Moor area in the past few years | |
| Marsden Moor has previously suffered large-scale damage after fires broke out in recent years. | Marsden Moor has previously suffered large-scale damage after fires broke out in recent years. |
| Emergency services have previously warned of the dangers of people taking barbecues and other items with naked flames onto the land. | Emergency services have previously warned of the dangers of people taking barbecues and other items with naked flames onto the land. |
| Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. | Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. |