Scores of firefighters called out to tackle blaze in Shibden Valley near Halifax
Dozens of firefighters were called to put out a fire in the Shibden Valley yesterday (Sunday).
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Crews from four fire stations – Illingworth, Odsal, Fairweather Green and Bradford – and a wildfire support team were called to Bare Head Lane in Northowram at around 4.30pm.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Team said: “Blowers, beaters and hose reels were used to extinguish the flames in Bare Head End Field.
"Crews left the scene at around 10pm but returned this morning to keep control over smouldering areas.”