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Wakefield fire: Live updates as firefighters attend wildfire at popular woodland

By Tom Coates

Published 11th Jul 2022, 16:57 BST

Updated 11th Jul 2022, 17:29 BST

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Firefighters are dealing with a wildfire incident at Haw Park Woods in Wakefield.

Scroll down for live updates.

Live updates as firefighters attend Wakefield fire

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022, 09:21 BST

Fire now out

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service has confirmed the fire is now out.

One crew remains at the scene, checking things over.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022, 17:09 BSTUpdated 17:15 BST

Number of pumps in attendance reduced

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed the number of pumps in attendance has been reduced.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022, 17:04 BST

Firefighters attend scene

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have attended a wildfire incident at Haw Park Woods and told people to avoid the area.

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