Firefighters tackle Darwen moorland wildfire
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Fire crews were called to the blaze off Sunnyhurst Lane
Fifty firefighters are tackling a wildfire in Lancashire.
Crews were called to the blaze, off Sunnyhurst Lane, Darwen, at 17:10 BST on Tuesday.
Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the blaze, which covers an area of about 400 metres by 100 metres.
"In my experience this will be a deliberate fire or careless use of a barbecue," said Lancashire's chief fire officer, Justin Johnston. "Please help us to help you."
The public have been asked to avoid the area while firefighters work to extinguish the blaze.
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