Farmers and land managers 'often first on the scene' working alongside firefighters when fires break out

Efforts to tackle the wildfire at Langdale Moor continue into its fourth week as questions arise around policy and land management

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Farmers and land managers 'often first on the scene' working alongside firefighters when fires break out

A major incident was declared when a fire broke out on Langdale Moor, near RAF Fylingdales on August 11. The area effected is estimated to be over 6000 acres. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue...

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