A major fire broke out on the North York Moors near RAF Fylingdales, affecting residents as far as 30 miles away. Firefighters have been battling the blaze since Monday, with a declaration of a major incident on Friday. Efforts included the use of 20 fire pumps and a helicopter. Smoke from the incident reached the city of York, prompting authorities to advise residents to keep windows closed. Continued updates from the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service noted the presence of numerous fire crews at the scene addressing the situation.
Smoke from a large moor fire in Yorkshire has affected residents over 30 miles away, with firefighters battling the blaze near RAF Fylingdales since Monday.
Firefighters declared a major incident as 20 fire pumps and a helicopter were deployed, with ongoing firefighting efforts and smoke warnings put in place for residents.
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