Huge wildfire erupts near RAF airbase as major incident declared with firefighters battling blaze for two days
Crews have been battling the flames in the North York Moors National Park for two days after the service said the fire had spread this afternoon.
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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said it has been fighting the blaze on Langdale Moor, close to the RAF Fylingdales early warning station since yesterday morning.
The service said the fire had spread this afternoon to ravaging the local area.
Around 20 fire engines are currently at the scene as they try to tackle the raging fire.
David Skaith, mayor of York and North Yorkshire, and Jo Coles, deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime, said in a statement: 'We are aware of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's declaration of a major incident for the fire at Langdale Moor and continue to monitor the situation.
'We encourage the public to avoid the area and follow the latest advice from the fire service, which can be found on their website.
'We want to thank the firefighters, emergency service workers and partner agencies for their response to this incident.'
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