LIVE updates: Huge plumes of smoke as fire breaks out on Marsden Moor

A huge moorland blaze has broken out on Marsden Moor in West Yorkshire, with images showing plumes of smoke visible for miles around.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has said 'numerous' fire engines have been sent to the scene, with reports suggesting strong winds are fanning the flames.

The fire is reported to have broken out on Thursday afternoon in the Pule Hill area of Marsden Moor in West Yorkshire.

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The fire service said it was alerted at around 4.27pm on Thursday.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 'numerous' fire engines were at the scene.

The public are being advised to stay away from the area.

Police have also been pictured at the scene, with a number of roads closed off.

A patrol car was pictured stationed on the A62 Manchester Road, between Oldham and Marsden, as fire crews accessed the site via Mount Road.

The fire service said in the statement: "Ongoing incident in the Pule Hill area of Marsden Moor, numerous fire appliances are dealing, public advised to stay away from the area."

No further information was made available.

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The fire service has confirmed fire crews from 10 different stations across West Yorkshire are now at the scene.

A specialist 'wildfire unit' is also present, alongside officials from Yorkshire Water.

Further updates are expected later.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an updated statement.

They say 10 fire engines are now at the scene, together with a drone.

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