Smoke seen from M621 motorway as Leeds crews battle large grass fire

Firefighters are tackling a large grass fire which has broken out in Leeds this afternoon.

Four engines are currently dealing with the fire in Daffil Grove, Churwell.

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West Yorkshire Fire Service said the smoke can been from the M621 motorway.

A spokesman said an area of grass measuring approximately 100m x 200m was alight.

Crews from Morley, Hunslet and Leeds were dispatched shortly before 4pm when the fire was first reported.

Firefighters are using a large jet and beaters to put out the fire.

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