Moor fire breaks out in Cullingworth

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    Fire crews have been tackling a moorland fire in the Cullingworth area of Bradford.

    Over 50 firefighters have been dealing with the incident under what the fire service described as “extreme heat conditions”. 

    A police helicopter was also called in to identify hotspots on the moor. 

    Keighley Road and Ryecroft Road were closed to traffic and nearby residents have been advised to keep their doors and windows closed.

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