West Yorkshire on High Alert for Moor Fires This Bank Holiday

Fire crews are set to patrol West Yorkshire's moorlands this bank holiday weekend as a preventative measure against wildfires. This initiative is part of the "Be Moor Aware" campaign, aiming to prevent blazes like those that recently destroyed large areas of Marsden Moor and Blackstone Edge. The service is issuing public warnings as temperatures are forecast to climb to 27 degrees Celsius in areas such as Ilkley, Marsden, and Meltham.

Simple actions, including refraining from using disposable barbecues and ensuring all litter is taken home, can significantly reduce the risk of fires. Firefighters will be stationed at key locations, including Ilkley Moor's Cow and Calf rocks and Butterly Reservoir, with increased presence and risk reduction activities planned across Calderdale. The cause of previous moor fires remains unknown, but authorities stress the importance of calling 999 immediately if any signs of fire are spotted.