Four crews remain at scene of moorland fire near Ripponden
Four fire crews remain at the scene of a large moorland blaze in West Yorkshire.The blaze broke out near Oldham Road in Ripponden at about 12:15 BST on Thursday, with smoke billowing across the M62.West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Four crews and supporting units are at the scene this morning to monitor the land and watch for any hotspots."The A672 remains closed in both directions.
The fire service said at its height the blaze stretched for 1.2 miles (2km) with 18 crews in attendance.In an update, it said: "Dropping temperatures, a moister ground overnight and morning dew is positive for the ongoing situation."Our drone team will also be attending later today to help crews assess the full scene."The cause of the blaze is not known but it comes after a series of moorland fires in West Yorkshire in recent weeks and follows a long spell of dry weather.
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