Fire at York Nature Reserve - People Urged to Avoid the Area

People told to 'avoid the area' as firefighters continue to tackle wildfire

The fire covered approximately four hectares at its peak

North Yorkshire nature reserve fire latest as smoke seen from 10 miles away

York fire crews were alerted to the fire around 3.30pm on Tuesday

Fire at York nature reserve - people urged to avoid the area

There is an ongoing fire at Strensall Common nature reserve, as crews battle a fire which is "at-least" three football pitches wide.

Video and pix: Major fire at Strensall Common – People urged to avoid the area