Large fire at Strensall Common nature reserve scaled back
Strensall Common is a nature reserve about six miles (10km) from York city centre and is the only place in England where the rare dark-bordered beauty moth can be found.Speaking on Tuesday, Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, said: "Strensall Common is a place I care about deeply."Like many local residents, I treasure it for its natural beauty and peace."
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