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Fire crews tackle large moorland blaze

Hayley CoyleYorkshire
News imageWest Yorkshire Fire and Rescue A firefighter in bright red protective clothing stands in a smoke-filled heathland, spraying water onto scorched ground after a fire. The scene is viewed from inside an off-road vehicle, with part of the vehicle frame visible in the foreground. Burnt vegetation and a line of smoke-shrouded trees stretch across the background under a pale blue sky.West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to moorland in Bradford on Tuesday afternoon

Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze on West Yorkshire moorland.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Silsden Road near Silsden at about 15:20 BST on Tuesday, with 12 crews dealing with the fire at its height.

In a video shared by the fire service, crews can be seen walking through smoke-filled woodland with smouldering pockets of fire on the ground.

Water jets and specialist vehicles have been used to help control the flames, with efforts at the scene continuing on Wednesday.

A fire service spokesperson said: "Please avoid the area to allow emergency services to continue their work safely.

"With the current warm, dry conditions, the risk of wildfires remains extremely high."

Fire crews assessing destruction left by the fire above Silsden

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