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Sky News
13-08-2025
- Climate
- Sky News
Moor fire near North Yorkshire RAF base declared major incident
A moorland fire near an RAF base in North Yorkshire has been declared a major incident. Crews were first called to Langdale Moor after reports of smoke on Monday and found the blaze had jumped a firebreak. An overnight watch took place but by Tuesday morning, the fire covered 300 x 300m, growing to 1km x 1km by the afternoon. Water bowsers, six fire engines and all-terrain vehicles were being used to fight the fire - near RAF Fylingdales - early on Wednesday. North Yorkshire Fire Service said the blaze had shrunk overnight, but by 12.30pm it had spread to cover 5sq km and was declared a major incident. Pictures posted on Facebook by Bedale fire station showed the fire burning overnight, while drone footage filmed on Tuesday showed huge flames and vast clouds of smoke. More resources are now being sent to the scene in an effort to bring it under control. The hot, dry weather in the UK has made such fires more likely and a fire on heathland in Dorset was also declared a major incident at the weekend. Crews were still on site at Holt Heath today, dealing with hotspots and occasional flare-ups sparked by wind. However, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said "good progress" was being made across all four sectors of the incident. Wildfires causing havoc in Europe European nations have been dealing with much more destructive fires this summer in what is becoming a growing problem - especially in the south of the continent. At least 1,400 firefighters were deployed in France's southern Aude region last week to try to stop the country's biggest wildfire in decades from reigniting. 0:48 About 7,700 residents were also evacuated yesterday from near the Greek city of Patras, west of Athens. People were also ordered to move as fires spread on the popular holiday islands of Chios and Kefalonia. In Spain, a 35-year-old volunteer firefighter died from burns after trying to build firebreaks near the town of Nogarejas. He is the sixth person to die in wildfires in the country this year. Other serious fires have also broken out this summer in Turkey and Albania, where authorities said 10,000 personnel were battling 24 wildfires.
ITV News
13-08-2025
- Climate
- ITV News
Major incident declared by crews dealing with North York Moors fire
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have declared that a fire in the North York Moors national park is now classed as a major incident, as crews work to bring the blaze under control. Twenty appliances have now been sent to the scene on Langdale Moor, near the ballistic missile early warning base at RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire Fire Service said. "The fire has now spread and is covering around 5 sq km," the fire service said in its latest update at on Wednesday, 13 August. "More resources are being sent to the scene. This has now been declared a major incident." Fire crews were first called around 6.30pm on Monday, 11 August to reports of smoke and people were asked to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed. Fire crews have been sent from various stations including Helmsley and Bedale. North Yorkshire Moors Railway issued update on steam train services following hot weather and moor fires. A spokesperson said: "Due to the prolonged hot weather and recent fires elsewhere in the county which have meant firefighting resources have been more stretched, we've taken the decision to delay the start of the special No. 60163 'Tornado' services set to run on 15th, 16th and 17th August. "We are reviewing all current 'Tornado' services and hope to have an update on the revised start date once temperatures have cooled down. "In addition, we've switched all of our Pickering to Grosmont standard services to heritage diesel locomotives, and we still aim to run steam-hauled services between Grosmont and Whitby due to the lower fire risk profile. "The NYMR is doing everything it can to fully cooperate with and support the emergency services, taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers and passengers, which is always our priority.
BBC News
13-08-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Major incident over fire at Langdale Moor near RAF Fylingdales
A major incident has been declared by the fire service as a moorland blaze which started in the North York Moors national park on Monday continues to appliances crewed by about 100 firefighters have now been sent to the scene on Langdale Moor, near the ballistic missile early warning base at RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire Fire Service said."The fire has now spread and is covering around 5 sq km," the fire service said in its latest update at 12:30 BST on Wednesday."More resources are being sent to the scene. This has now been declared a major incident." Fire crews were first called out at 18:30 BST on Monday to reports of smoke, prompting fire chiefs to advise people living nearby to keep windows and doors closed and for others to avoid the area if grey smoke was seen billowing over the moors on Wednesday morning as the blaze continued. On Tuesday, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) said its heritage steam train services would be on hold until further said: "Due to the large wildfire at Harwood Dale, which is outside the NYMR route but within the North York Moors National Park, we have made the decision to pause steam services until further notice."This is to help reduce the risk of lineside fires and reduce pressure on the fire service. "We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding."The NYMR added its heritage diesel fleet would still run its scheduled services.A fire service spokesperson previously said crews found the fire had "jumped" a fire break put in place late on Monday. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Investigation launched after pub burns down
An investigation has been launched after a pub burned down overnight in North Yorkshire. Fire crews from six stations were called to The Cricketers pub, in Knaresborough, at approximately 04:00 BST on Tuesday. North Yorkshire Fire Service said fire had caused "100% fire damage to the building", but no injuries were reported. The fire service was still at the scene "damping down" as of 10:00 BST on Tuesday. Knaresborough Town Council posted a statement on social media, offering its sympathies to those affected by the fire. The council urged anyone needing additional support to contact councillor James Pickard. "Please allow plenty of time and pick your route when out and about on the roads this morning, as the fire may cause disruption," a statement issued by the council warned local residents. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- BBC News
Investigation launched after Knaresborough pub burns down
An investigation has been launched after a pub burned down overnight in North Yorkshire. Fire crews from six stations were called to The Cricketers pub, in Knaresborough, at approximately 04:00 BST on Tuesday. North Yorkshire Fire Service said fire had caused "100% fire damage to the building", but no injuries were fire service was still at the scene "damping down" as of 10:00 BST on Tuesday. Knaresborough Town Council posted a statement on social media, offering its sympathies to those affected by the fire. The council urged anyone needing additional support to contact councillor James Pickard."Please allow plenty of time and pick your route when out and about on the roads this morning, as the fire may cause disruption," a statement issued by the council warned local residents. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
