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| Firefighters tackle blaze on moor | Firefighters tackle blaze on moor |
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| Fire crews are tackling a blaze on moorland, West Yorkshire Fire service has said. | Fire crews are tackling a blaze on moorland, West Yorkshire Fire service has said. |
| About 65 firefighters have been attempting to contain the blaze, which broke out at about 0630 near Baitings Reservoir, in Ripponden. | About 65 firefighters have been attempting to contain the blaze, which broke out at about 0630 near Baitings Reservoir, in Ripponden. |
| A 4km stretch of moor land is ablaze and high winds have caused flames to spread and change direction. | A 4km stretch of moor land is ablaze and high winds have caused flames to spread and change direction. |
| It is understood that the fire, the cause of which is unknown, is heading towards homes in Littleborough. | It is understood that the fire, the cause of which is unknown, is heading towards homes in Littleborough. |
| Fire chiefs said there was a two-mile-long fire front along the side of the main A58 road between Lancashire and Yorkshire. | Fire chiefs said there was a two-mile-long fire front along the side of the main A58 road between Lancashire and Yorkshire. |
| Firefighting crews have been setting up fire-breaks to stop the blaze spreading. | Firefighting crews have been setting up fire-breaks to stop the blaze spreading. |
| Smoke has been blown across a wide area. Picture: Julie Holt | Smoke has been blown across a wide area. Picture: Julie Holt |
| Some 10 fire engines from West Yorkshire and another three from Greater Manchester are currently in attendance. | Some 10 fire engines from West Yorkshire and another three from Greater Manchester are currently in attendance. |
| A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said there have been no reports of injury to anyone or damage to property. | A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said there have been no reports of injury to anyone or damage to property. |
| Meanwhile, a fire service officer is set to get an aerial view of the incident by assessing the blaze from the West Yorkshire Police helicopter. | Meanwhile, a fire service officer is set to get an aerial view of the incident by assessing the blaze from the West Yorkshire Police helicopter. |
| Smoke from the blaze has been blown across a wide area, mainly into Greater Manchester, including Rochdale and Oldham at the foot of the Pennines. | Smoke from the blaze has been blown across a wide area, mainly into Greater Manchester, including Rochdale and Oldham at the foot of the Pennines. |
| A separate moorland fire has broken out at Scammonden near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. | A separate moorland fire has broken out at Scammonden near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. |