Watch as Longridge Fell fire takes hold

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Watch as Longridge Fell fire takes hold

Posted on - 31st May, 2020 - 3:45pm | Author - Kate Rosindale | Posted in - Preston News

Screenshot from video of Longridge Fell fire Vid: Hilary Miller — Hilary Miller captured the extent of the fire

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Longridge Fell.

Video footage taken by nearby resident Hilary Miller shows huge flames and plumes of smoke rising from the Fell.

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Hilary said Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service arrived on the scene after 30 minutes.

She said: “It’s devastated about a mile of forestry in the process. These firefighters are absolute heroes – they have been fighting the fire at Darwen for 12 hours then come here!”

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Fire service on the scene at Longridge Fell Pic: Hilary Miller

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

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