North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have given updates on evacuations in the area affected by the Langdale Moor blaze.
Firefighters are working hard to try to stop the fire spreading and have been liaising with residents in the areas affected by the fire.
Some areas were evacuated including the Grouse Hill Caravan Park on Tuesday afternoon/evening. No property has been involved in the fire at this point.
An online statement read:
'Due to the large amount of smoke in the area some roads remain closed. Please do not ignore the road closed signs.
'If you are affected by smoke please keep your doors and windows closed.
'We understand that people in the local area might be concerned about the fire spread and the smoke.
'If you need to evacuate you will be contacted and advised. If you do live in areas near to the fire you might want to consider preparing a grab bag in case you need to leave at short notice. Consider packing items like medication, insurance documents, glasses and contact lenses, phones and chargers and other items you might need if you have to leave your property at short notice. Find out more about items you might need to pack at Protect yourself in an emergency | North Yorkshire Council.'
If you’re affected by smoke please follow the advice below:
- keep your doors and windows closed.
- If driving in smoky areas keep your windows wound up, air vents closed and switch off air conditioning systems to prevent drawing in outside air.
- keep hydrated with cool drinks.
- Whilst causing short-term poor air quality, exposure to smoke from large-scale wildfires is unlikely to contribute to any long-term health effects.
- In general, exposure to smoke is more likely to affect people who have existing breathing problems, lung or heart conditions (such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic pulmonary disease or heart disease). The very young and very old, smokers and people with flu or flu-like illnesses may also be at greater risk after exposure to smoke from fires.
- Smoke can irritate air passages, skin and eyes, resulting in coughing and wheezing, breathlessness and chest pain. Individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, such as asthma, should carry any necessary medication or inhalers with them at all times and seek medical advice if their symptoms worsen, by contacting their GP or NHS 111.
- Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, cough or sore throat should consider reducing activity, particularly outdoors.
There is more advice at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/…/community-risks-wildfire
If you’re concerned the fire is heading to your home please call 999 and ask for the fire service.
If you’re visiting the area you may want to think about making plans to leave earlier than planned especially if you’re in the area near the smoke or fire. Other parts of North Yorkshire are open.
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