2024 Holmfirth wildfire prompts West Yorkshire Fire response, continues into next day; cause unknown.

A significant wildfire occurred on moorlands off Acre Lane in Holmfirth on August 31, 2024, prompting a response from the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. Around 30 firefighters, along with specialist units, worked to contain the blaze, which created smoke that affected nearby villages. Authorities advised the public to avoid the area, while firefighting efforts continued into the following day. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

September 01, 2024
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