By Update on Hatfield Moor fire after 11 days
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have issued an update on the fire on Hatfield Moor near Doncaster, which has now been raging for 11 days.
Firefighters from South Yorkshire and from the Humber region have been battling the blaze since Sunday 17 May.
They say that the fire is now under control.
But, they added that it has been devastating for local wildlife.
The fire service says it’s entered a new phase but expects crews to be fighting the fire for “several more days”.
A helicopter has been used to dump water on the fire, with breaks being created to stop the blaze from spreading.
The cause of the incident is still unknown, but South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have asked people not to use barbecues to prevent further wildfires.
A statement issued by the service said:
“Firefighters tackling a blaze on Hatfield Moor for more than 10 days say the incident has moved to a new phase.
“South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says the incident is under control and that firefighters are now working systematically to fully extinguish the blaze.
“National resources, including high volume pumps and specialist advisors, have been brought in to provide the most effective response possible to the incident.
“Crews have worked with partners including Doncaster Council and Natural England to create a perimeter of fire breaks and hose reels around the site of the fire- which covers nearly 16km sq.
“Firefighters are then dividing the perimeter into segments and methodically working through each section to ensure the deep seated fire is fully extinguished and does not reignite.”
Contact Gi Doncaster
Email us: news@gi-media.co.uk
Follows us on Facebook for all the latest local stories, breaking news and to join the conversation
