Walkers warned unexploded ordnance' poses risk in North York Moors

"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it."

"Walkers on the North York Moors have been warned that historic military debris, including potential unexploded ordnance has been exposed following a wildfire on land once used as a Second World War tank training ground. The blaze on Langdale Moor, which burned for more than a month after erupting in August, has already caused the explosion of more than 18 such devices, according to the North York Moors National Park Authority."

"A major incident was declared on 12 August as the boundary of the fire measured around 20 square kilometres, closing roads near RAF Fylingdales. It was the largest wildfire the park has ever recorded, with the risk of explosions hampering fire fighters' ability to tackle the blaze. Public footpaths reopened in December, but officials are warning ramblers to remain vigilant as work to assess the area continues. In particular, the public are advised to keep to paths and not to touch any metal objects."

The Independent covers issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech and relies on donations to fund on-the-ground reporting while keeping content free of paywalls. Walkers on the North York Moors have been warned that historic military debris and potential unexploded ordnance were exposed after a wildfire on former Second World War tank training land. The Langdale Moor blaze burned for more than a month, causing explosions of numerous devices and prompting a major incident when it reached around 20 square kilometres near RAF Fylingdales. Footpaths reopened in December, but the public should remain on paths and avoid touching metal objects while assessments continue.

Read at www.independent.co.uk