In West Yorkshire, firefighters are currently working to extinguish a moorland blaze that spans 1.2 miles (2km) long. The fire erupted near Oldham Road in Ripponden around 12:15 BST, according to the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS). The exact cause of the blaze is unknown at this time, and smoke can be seen billowing across the M62. At the scene, 18 crews are on hand to combat the fire, which was reported to be burning in two directions at around 17:00 BST, stretching approximately 2km each.
Despite the intense nature of the blaze, there have been no reports of individuals being endangered by the fire. The National Highways authority has closed the A672 north Oldham Road, leading towards Rishworth, due to the fire, although the M62 remains unaffected. Public access to the area has been restricted, with individuals being advised to steer clear of the location. This recent moorland fire is just the latest in a series of similar incidents that have occurred in West Yorkshire in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the Met Office has stated that Thursday marked the warmest start to May on record, with temperatures soaring to 28C (82F) in London.
The WYFRS has been deployed to tackle a moorland blaze that has engulfed a significant stretch of land in West Yorkshire, with smoke visible a considerable distance away. Despite the size and intensity of the fire, no injuries or casualties have been reported thus far. The closure of a major road in the area has disrupted traffic, prompting individuals to avoid the region. This development comes amidst a string of moorland fires that have plagued West Yorkshire in recent times, underscoring the challenges faced by firefighters in combating such incidents. Meanwhile, meteorological records have been shattered, with London experiencing unprecedented temperatures as May kicked off on an unusually warm note
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