Ilkley Moor fire: Photos capture huge blaze as firefighters tackle Moorland fire

By Laura Hill

Published 21st Apr 2019, 12:38 GMT

Updated 21st Apr 2019, 14:09 GMT

Dramatic photos from the scene of the Ilkley Moor fire which took hold over the Easter weekend.

The fire started on Saturday which had been the hottest day of the year so far.

Ikley Fire

placeholder image — Ikley Fire

The fire spread rapidly across the hillside above Ilkley on Saturday afternoon

placeholder image — The fire spread rapidly across the hillside above Ilkley on Saturday afternoon

Water drops were being used on Sunday to try and bring the fire under control

placeholder image — Water drops were being used on Sunday to try and bring the fire under control

Emergency services are using a helicopter to drop water onto Ilkley Moor

placeholder image — Emergency services are using a helicopter to drop water onto Ilkley Moor

Initially the blaze was two separate fires at different points on the Moor, the fire service said

placeholder image — Initially the blaze was two separate fires at different points on the Moor, the fire service said

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