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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 MarsdenFire 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 aroundSmoke 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 saidNumerous 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.
The fire near Cupwith Reservoir broke out on Wednesday afternoon
Wednesday's fire is just the latest to hit the Marsden Moor area in the past few yearsWednesday'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.
In May 2024, emergency services attended a 1,000ft (300m) long wildfire which started at Blakeley reservoir.
Meanwhile, two "vast" blazes were started on the moor in April 2023, in what fire crews said were deliberate acts of arson.
In March 2022, fire crews tackled two blazes within a week in the area, with 60 firefighters attending one of the fires which broke out near Cupwith Reservoir.
At the time, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were dealing with two lines of fire, each one mile (1.6 km) long.
Fire crews previously tackled a major blaze near Cupwith Reservoir in March 2022
Also in 2022, a 28-year-old man was jailed for setting off a firework on the land the previous year which resulted in 704 acres (285 hectares) of moorland being set alight.
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.
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