Dozens of firefighters are tackling a huge wildfire which has broken out in a wooded area of Northumberland.
The blaze is understood to have broke out at around 7pm on Friday in woodland adjacent to Sweethope Loughs, two freshwater lakes near Cambo.
Thick smoke can be seen billowing into the sky which can be seen for miles.
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Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service confirmed six appliances are currently at the scene tackling the ferocious flames using water from the loughs.
Mountain Rescue volunteers are also at the scene with police closing the U5010 from Knowesgate to A68 junctions.
Crews are working to contain the fire to protect the wind turbines in the vicinity. It is understood there are no properties at risk as a result of the blaze.
Firefighters are expected to be in attendance throughout the night into Saturday morning.
A Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service said: "NFRS currently has six appliances dealing with a large woodland fire adjacent to Sweethope Loughs. Crews are engaged in containing the fire and protecting wind turbines. No properties are at risk.
"NFRS are likely to be in attendance throughout the night with operations continuing on Saturday. Northumbria Police have established road closures on the U5010 from Knowesgate to A68 junctions. Mountain Rescue Teams are also supporting operations."
