Moorland fire, Keighley

Crews are in attendance at a large wildfire in the Long Lee area of Keighley with the first attendance being on Tuesday evening. Reports from nearby residents reported large amounts of smoke and fire near to Harden Moor. Crews confirmed the fire, involving heather, measured approximately 200m x 200m. 3 sectors, 4 hose reels, 2 large jets and fire fogger used by crews to extinguish fire. Fire still currently ongoing with crews in attendance.