North Yorkshire Fire Service are still working on the Langdale Moor fire and are reminding the public to take heed of closure notices as more unexploded ordinance is discovered.
The fire service say they remain at the scene and continue to monitor the site of the wildfire with Forestry England. They are also monitoring the current weather conditions.
In an update the service say:
"There were no further major flare ups in the forestry area yesterday. Work continues in some areas to drench the ground and target hotspots.
We’ve had reports of walkers and cyclists by-passing the closure signs over the weekend and being in areas where we're working.
We ask that people follow the guidance and closures for their safety and the safety of those working at the scene.
Details of the cycle/walking route diversions can be found on the North York Moors National Park website https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/
Some of the laybys remain closed and there’s still some speed limit restrictions in place. Information on these can be found at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/north-yorkshire-local-resilience-forum/north-yorkshire-local-resilience-forum-news/langdale-and-fylingdales-area-wildfire#travel
The rest of the National Park remains open for you to enjoy.
Thank you for your on-going support."
Fire Crews dealt with a flare-up in a forestry area on Saturday however, the incident remained well within the established control lines. Additionally, an unexploded ordnance (UXO) was discovered and reported on Saturday, followed by a large explosion recorded on the moorland.
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