A LARGE fire has broken out on Devon’s Dartmoor, turning the sky bright red.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has said the blaze is near Tavy Cleave, a few miles north east of Tavistock.
SWNS:South West News ServiceA fire broke out on Devon’s Dartmoor tonight[/caption]
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The fire can reportedly be seen from miles awayPeople have been warned to avoid the areaPlymouthLive/BPMThe blaze has illuminated the night sky[/caption]
The service has deployed five pumps and other units but has struggled to tackle the fire due to its location.
Pictures on social media showed a large stretching blaze which has illuminated the night sky.
The fire is thought to be on a remote stretch of the moorland and no residents or animals have been injured, according to reports.
It is not yet clear if the fire is controlled, with images on social media showing a large section of the moorland ablaze.
PlymouthLive/BPMA huge fire is gripping parts of Dartmoor this evening.[/caption]
Pictures on social media show a large section of the moorland ablazeITVThe blaze has turned Dartmoor’s sky bright red[/caption]
No residents or animals have been injured, according to reports
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Our crews are currently at Peter Tavy but we haven’t actually accessed the fire yet.
“We have five pumps and various special appliances.”
The service warned people to “avoid the area”.
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Emergency services are attending the incidentITVIt is not yet clear whether the fire has been controlled[/caption]