Embers continue to burn on moorland near Greater Manchester after a large fire broke out yesterday. Crews have been on Marsden Moor in West Yorkshire, just over the border from Saddleworth, for more than 24 hours.
It's the seventh fire to take place on Marsden Moor so far this year, with crews having to work in warm, dry conditions. Work is continuing to stop the blaze from spreading, with the burnt area now measuring at around 2km square.
Firefighters are tackling hotspots where it is feared burning embers could reignite the dry grass. Station manager Adrian Bairstow, who has been leading the operation for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) since the early hours of this morning, says crews put the flames out last night (May 22) - but an area reignited this morning, with flames stretching to 1km in length.
