The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and sends reporters to developing stories. Donations allow The Independent to continue sending journalists to speak to both sides of stories and keep reporting free of paywalls. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the political spectrum and chooses not to lock reporting behind paywalls, believing quality journalism should be available to everyone and paid for by those who can afford it. Undiscovered Second World War bombs and tank shells have been exploding as fires spread across a large area of the North York Moors. Fire crews have battled a vast blaze at Langdale Moor now said to cover 2,000 acres for more than two weeks, with at least 18 blasts triggered as peat burnt down to hidden ordnance. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service warned nearby residents to prepare grab bags in case they need to evacuate because of spreading fire and smoke. The blaze has closed roads and a campsite and diverted coast-to-coast walkers; the area included a tank training ground in the 1940s. County chief fire officer Jonathan Dyson described the incident as a significant wildfire and requested help from other services.
Undiscovered Second World War bombs and tank shells have been exploding as fires have spread across a large area of the North York Moors. Fire crews have been battling the vast blaze at Langdale Moor now said to cover 2,000 acres for more than two weeks. The Moorland Association said at least 18 blasts had been triggered as peat burnt down to hidden ordnance, forcing firefighters into a very defensive firefighting strategy.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service warned people living nearby that they might want to prepare a grab bag in case they have to leave their homes at short notice because of the risk of the fire spreading and the smoke. The blaze, which has closed roads and a campsite, and diverted coast-to-coast walkers, is on an area that included a tank training ground in the 1940s.
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