Flames visible for miles from moorland blaze

The fire stretched about 490ft (150m) near the old shooting ranges at Rippon Tor
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Fire crews were called to a large blaze on open moorland, with flames visible from miles away.
The fire stretched about 490ft (150m) near the old shooting ranges at Rippon Tor on Dartmoor, said Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service which was called just after 21:00 BST on Thursday.
Teams from Buckfastleigh, Ashburton and Bovey Tracey fire stations responded, supported by a water bowser from Torquay and an all-terrain vehicle from Exeter.
Crews used wildfire beaters to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading into nearby woodland, before they had to withdraw for safety reasons, said the fire service. A follow-up inspection is scheduled to assess the area in daylight.

Crews used wildfire beaters to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading into nearby woodland
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