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Fire crews remain at Langdale Moor fire for fourth day Fire crews remain at Langdale Moor fire for fourth day
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The fire is burning on land near RAF Fylingdales on the North York MoorsThe fire is burning on land near RAF Fylingdales on the North York Moors
Firefighters remain at the scene of a moorland fire on an old military range in the North York Moors National Park.Firefighters remain at the scene of a moorland fire on an old military range in the North York Moors National Park.
The fire broke out on Langdale Moor, near the ballistic missile early warning base at RAF Fylingdales, on Monday evening.The fire broke out on Langdale Moor, near the ballistic missile early warning base at RAF Fylingdales, on Monday evening.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) said they are aware that there are munitions in the area and people may hear explosions coming from the scene. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) said there were munitions in the area and people might hear explosions coming from the scene.
People living nearby are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed as there is still lots of smoke in the area, the fire service added. People living nearby were being asked to keep their windows and doors closed as there was still a lot of smoke in the area, the fire service added.
There are 11 fire engines at the scene along with three argocats, which are off-road vehicles that provide a water-misting system.There are 11 fire engines at the scene along with three argocats, which are off-road vehicles that provide a water-misting system.
Crews are being helped by local farmers and business owners, NYFRS said. Crews were being helped by local farmers and business owners, NYFRS said.
A spokesperson said: "We remain at the scene of the fire at Langdale Moor and are likely to be there for some time.A spokesperson said: "We remain at the scene of the fire at Langdale Moor and are likely to be there for some time.
"There's still a lot of smoke in the area so we're advising people nearby to keep doors and windows closed."There's still a lot of smoke in the area so we're advising people nearby to keep doors and windows closed.
"Local farmers and businesses have been assisting us at the scene and we'd like to thank them for all their help.""Local farmers and businesses have been assisting us at the scene and we'd like to thank them for all their help."
The fire service said the cause of the fire was not yet known.The fire service said the cause of the fire was not yet known.
"We have precautions in place for our crews at the scene, but people may hear explosions. Explosive Ordnance Disposal are aware and are attending," the spokesperson added."We have precautions in place for our crews at the scene, but people may hear explosions. Explosive Ordnance Disposal are aware and are attending," the spokesperson added.
Fire crews remain at the scene and are expected to be there for some timeFire crews remain at the scene and are expected to be there for some time
Alison Hume, Labour MP for Scarborough and Whitby, thanked firefighters for their hard work.Alison Hume, Labour MP for Scarborough and Whitby, thanked firefighters for their hard work.
She said: "It's been four long, hot days with changing wind direction and difficult terrain. My thoughts are with them.She said: "It's been four long, hot days with changing wind direction and difficult terrain. My thoughts are with them.
"The fire is a great concern to me and all of my constituents."The fire is a great concern to me and all of my constituents.
"Those of us who live in Whitby or nearby will be very aware about the huge amount of smoke and the drop in air quality.""Those of us who live in Whitby or nearby will be very aware about the huge amount of smoke and the drop in air quality."
She added: "There's a plan to withdraw any non-North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue appliances today.She added: "There's a plan to withdraw any non-North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue appliances today.
"We've been really helped by neighbouring services coming in but it looks like that won't be needed going forward."We've been really helped by neighbouring services coming in but it looks like that won't be needed going forward.
"The military are going to sweep the moorland growth to help with the firebreak strategy. This is all going to come down to firebreaks."The military are going to sweep the moorland growth to help with the firebreak strategy. This is all going to come down to firebreaks.
"I understand that helicopters will be dropping water today on the affected areas and that's really good news that will help massively, because this area is quite difficult to access."I understand that helicopters will be dropping water today on the affected areas and that's really good news that will help massively, because this area is quite difficult to access.
"It's a serious situation but as of today, it's looking more hopeful.""It's a serious situation but as of today, it's looking more hopeful."
On Wednesday, NYFRS declared the fire a major incident and said it was covering an area of about 5 sq km.On Wednesday, NYFRS declared the fire a major incident and said it was covering an area of about 5 sq km.
People have described seeing thick plumes of smoke billowing across the moors in the area.People have described seeing thick plumes of smoke billowing across the moors in the area.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) said its heritage steam train services would be suspended until further notice, with diesel locomotives running instead.The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) said its heritage steam train services would be suspended until further notice, with diesel locomotives running instead.
It also said it would delay the start of the Tornado services that were due to run from Friday to Sunday.It also said it would delay the start of the Tornado services that were due to run from Friday to Sunday.
The fire covers an area of about 5 sq km, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service saidThe fire covers an area of about 5 sq km, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said
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