Firefighters tackle large wildfire near Cogra Moss reservoir
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People are being urged to keep their doors and windows shut because of smoke from the wildfire
A large wildfire has broken out near a reservoir in Cumbria.
Smoke from the blaze near Cogra Moss, Lamplugh, can be seen for miles and the emergency services are asking the public to shut their doors and windows.
A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said five fire engines were at the scene and urged people to stay away from the area.
Cumbria Police also urged motorists to avoid the area and leave the roads clear for firefighters to gain access.
Ellen Angus, who lives 2.5 miles (4km) away in Pardshaw, said: "I could see the smoke rising slowly from behind the hill, there was so much of it I was initially convinced it was a snow cloud.
"As the wind blew it away a bit, I could see more clearly the smoke was quickly billowing up from points behind the hill.
"The smoke got quite thick, at one point totally obscuring the hill and surrounding hills and it was rolling down into the valley."
Ellen Angus thought at first the smoke was a snow cloud
The smoke from the blaze can be seen for miles