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A massive moorland fire in North Yorkshire has been complicated by the explosion of forgotten World War Two bombs and tank shells, according to fire crews. The fire, spanning approximately 10 square miles (25 square km), has been raging on Langdale Moor in the North York Moors National Park since August 11th. Chief fire officer Jonathan Dyson revealed that the area was formerly a tank training ground in the 1940s, leading to over 18 explosions as the fire reached previously concealed explosives. The incident is being treated as a significant wildfire, prompting the fire service to seek assistance from other services across England.
Due to the presence of unexploded bombs, fire crews have had to adopt a cautious approach in certain areas to combat the blaze effectively. Mr. Dyson highlighted the challenge, stating, “As the peat continues to burn down it is finding the World War Two ordnance and therefore exploding, and we have now experienced over 18 ordnance explosions within key areas.” While progress had been made in managing the fire up until the weekend, a shift in wind and temperature caused the blaze to more than double in size within 24 hours. Crews are working to contain the spread, with 10 appliances and 60 firefighters dedicated to the operation.
Acknowledging the escalating situation, Mr. Dyson emphasized the importance of bringing in national assets to bolster firefighting efforts. A request has been made to the National Resilience for up to 10 additional appliances from fire services across England to combat the blaze effectively. The reinforcements are expected to arrive promptly to assist in containing the fire and preventing further damage to the moorland area. As the situation continues to evolve, the collaborative response seeks to mitigate the impact of the wildfire
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